Analysis of Communities and Vulnerable Populations

Prerequisite: NUR 6000, 6005, 6010, 6015, 6020, 6025, and 6030. Graduate standing in nursing. Co-requisite: NUR 6953.

An examination of community structure and dynamics, including citizen participation, power, decision-making structures, and communication patterns that govern a community’s functioning. The community dimensions of location, population, and social systems are used to develop strategies for improving the health of the various aggregates and the community as a whole. The student is expected to understand the cultural, behavioral, and organizational factors affecting the access, use, and organization of health services.

Credit: 3