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Welcome to National University Library's research guide for NSG 460A. Here, you'll find relevant journal articles, books, open web resources and more to help you succeed in your course.
The Community Health clinical experience is designed to give the student practical experience in community health nursing that allows for the design, implementation and evaluation of healthcare services for individuals, families an communities with the aim of improving health status. Students will draw upon nursing theories and frameworks to create appropriate interventions. The students will be able to complete a community assessment and determine the strengths and opportunities that exist in the community. Special focus will be given to vulnerable populations in low-resource communities. The student will be introduced to nursing's role in promoting and protecting the health of populations in accordance with The American Nurses Association Scope and Standards of Public Health Nursing Practice. Completion of this course partially fulfills the California Board of Nursing requirements for certification as a Public Health Nurse. (Corequisite: NSG 460.)
A windshield survey is the process of driving or walking through a community to assess its strengths, limitations, and opportunities for growth. As you walk/drive through the community, you will collect data. This process is called a community assessment and should include both a firsthand experience of the community and an examination of published data on the community.
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