NURS 4432:Nursing in Faith Communities

3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NURS 3313 or Registered Nurse status.
This nursing elective provides a basic overview of the role and responsibilities of the nurse working in faith communities. The student will gain an understanding of meeting, managing, and promoting the health of persons in faith communities that address models of faith community nursing, diverse faith traditions, persons with special health care needs, legal and ethical issues, strategies and techniques to meet health and spiritual needs across the life span, and developing inter-collegial support systems.