NURS 317 - Community Engagement I

Units: 1
This seminar course is focused on the delivery of culturally inclusive community-based healthcare, selected issues in primary care and health promotion. The course includes both in-class sessions and field experience in a community health facility or elder health site. Note: The Diversity Overlay requirement is satisfied upon completion of the four-course series, NURS 317, NURS 327, NURS 417 and NURS 427.

Prerequisites: B.S. Nursing major.
Co-requisites: All of: NURS 310, NURS 311, NURS 314, NURS 315.
Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground.
Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Describe concepts of community engagement and culturally relevant community-based healthcare.
Discuss strategies to promote health in the community.
Describe social determinants of health and the related factors contributing to disparities in healthcare outcomes.
Use reflection to evaluate field experience.