Course Overview
This course, delivered online and in seminars, provides learners with the necessary theoretical and conceptual foundations of both public health and mental health nursing and is integrally linked with Practice of Nursing 4. Learners critically examine models and professional standards that guide nursing practice and the care of vulnerable populations in both contexts of practice. Using a process of critical inquiry learners will explore and determine the nurse's role in public and mental health settings, with diverse populations, and in relation to local and global health issues. During the mental health component of the course, prevention, assessment and nursing interventions of individuals at risk for impaired mental health will be explored. Through the use of exemplars including mood disorders, psychosis, substance abuse and trauma, learners will gain a deeper understanding of the nurses' role in mental health. Learners will be supported by active learning strategies, case studies/simulation and group work that is linked with the context of the practicum practice.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
3.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will meet the following competencies:
- Advocate
- Use knowledge of relational practice to impact health outcomes of individuals, families, communities and populations
- Examine and promote the equitable allocation of healthcare resources considering the health disparities of at-risk populations
- Incorporate knowledge of social justice, population health, environmental and global health issues in the nursing care of clients
- Incorporate knowledge of the unique needs of specific populations into nursing care
Communicator
- Use information and communication technologies to support information synthesis in accordance with professional and regulatory standards in the delivery of client care
Decision Maker
- Identify implications for nursing practice related to health information and technologies
Global Citizen
- Use moral questioning to identify the socio-political, economic and historical factors that lead to inequalities among individuals, communities and nations
- Use critical perspectives to analyze social justice and equity issues in health care
Leader
- Explore and develop a range of possible alternatives and approaches for care with clients
Lifelong Learner
- Present knowledge and critical analysis in a scholarly manner
- Engage in learning activities designed to augment nursing knowledge, skill and attitudes to enrich their contribution to quality healthcare
- Uses evidence-based resources to promote better practices in client care
Effective as of Winter 2022
Related Programs
Nursing Knowledge 4 – Health Promotion and Illness Prevention in Individuals and Populations (BSNC 4000) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Health Sciences
- Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Full-time
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