NU 313 :

Department

Faculty of Nursing

Academic Program

Bachelor in Science in Nursing

Type

Compulsory

Credits

03

Prerequisite

NU 213

Overview

This course covers the concepts and principles in the provision of basic care in terms of health promotion, health maintenance and disease prevention at the individual, family, community level, and special population groups. It describes what community/public health nursing is in the context of Libyan health care delivery system and in the community development.

Intended learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding:

1- Discuss the roles and responsibilities of the community health nurse in the Health Care Delivery System.

2- Explain the 4 principles of the health care process.

3- Discuss family concepts, principles and family health Processes.

4- Define Primary Health Care, enumerate goals, principles and developmental strategies of Primary Health..

Mental skills:

1- Utilize the nursing process effectively and demonstrate the beginning skills in implementation family health care.

2- Plan for individual ,family and community health needs.

3- Provide quality care for clients, family and community.

4- Act as an advocate of the individual , family and community

5- Demonstrate beginning skills in implementation of family care Intervention.

Scientific and professional skills:

1- Utilize developmental strategies in Primary Health Care.

2- Communicate effectively with individual ,family and community.

3- Ability to decide when to refer to other professionals.

4- Apply Universal precaution of infection control measures.

General skills

1- Apply knowledge and theories into practice.

2- Ability to work in the team either as a member or a leader.

3- Accept constructive feedback and criticism.

4- Utilize new technology in communication.

5- Utilize new research findings and evidence based practice.

Teaching and learning methods

· Lecture /discussion .

· Group Dynamics

· Participative Discussion (Recitation)

Methods of assessments

• Midterm exam 40%.

• Final exam 60%.

Course Outline

Community Health Nurse (History, Definition, Desirable Qualities and Skills)

The Community Health Nursing Processes,(Basic )Process and Characteristics

The Roles and Responsibility of Community Health Nurse

Key Concepts and Principles of Community Health Nursing

Community Nursing proper

Community Assessment, Analysis And analysis.

Community Health Planning

Community Health Intervention and Implementation

Evaluation Process of Community Health Nursing Services

PRIMARY HEALTH CARE (Developmental Strategies, Concepts ,Principles and Element).

Family Health Nursing(Concepts ,Principles Latest Trends, and Family Health Care Process).