This course focuses on contemporary health issues, with emphasis on community assessment and analysis of healthcare needs by utilizing the nursing process within the epidemiologic framework. Emphasis is given to primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of care. This course includes two credit hours of theory (40 clock-hours), one credit hour of clinical (45 clock-hours), and meets the requirements for a written communication course(see Communication Requirements in the Academic Section of the Academic Bulletin).

Admission to the RN-BSN Nursing Program.