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2014-2015 UMass Dartmouth Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

NUR 640 - Community Assessment

Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculated Grad Students
Theories of health, nursing, community and community organization at the population level. Students utilize the theory and principles learned in Biostatistics and Epidemiology to complete a community assessment and identify community health problems. This course will analyze the community’s health status and adequacy of resources within socio-cultural, political, legal and ethical frameworks. The role of the nurse as an active participant in community health analysis and diagnosis will be explored.
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