GNUR 207 - 002

This course explores nursing concepts for professional nursing practice in the care of individuals, families, communities, and populations, along the health-illness continuum. Content includes client and family- centered care, client teaching, levels of prevention, the determinants of health and illness, and the principles of population- focused and culturally sensitive care. Students are introduced to the historical and political influences of the current US health care delivery system with an emphasis on the issues of health care access, health care disparities, social determinants of health, biases in the healthcare setting, and health literacy among culturally diverse and vulnerable populations.

Outcomes: 1) Describe the role of the professional nurse in health promotion and risk reduction for individuals, families, communities, and populations, with an emphasis on the impact of values, lifestyle, and cultural influences; 2) Understand the cultural basis for health beliefs and practices for individuals, families, communities, and populations; 3) Understand the epidemiological model for diseases, including the levels of prevention and population-based approaches; 4) Explain the structure and function of the US health care delivery system and the impact of these factors on access, quality, and cost of health care; 5) Understand the health goals for the nation identified by Healthy People initiative.