NURS 6311 Advanced Practice Rural Health Nursing

This course focuses on the role of the advanced practice nurse in coordination and delivery of primary health care in rural settings. Health care related problems specific to rural communities and the Mexican-American culture are explored through epidemiological methods. Health promotion interventions which are community centered, research based and culturally competent are identified. The effect of state and federal regulations on rural primary health care access and quality is analyzed.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Graduate student status.

Schedule Type

Lab/Lecture

Grading Basis

Standard Letter (A-F)

Administrative Unit

School of Nursing

Offered

As scheduled