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The Certificate in Public Health Nursing

The Public Health Nursing Certificate Program is designed for students who hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from a program which was not approved for Public Health Nursing. General requirements are:

1. Possession of a current, valid California license to practice as a registered nurse.

2. Evidence of current basic knowledge of medical-surgical, maternal and child health, and psychiatric nursing.

3. Evidence of meeting the State-mandated child-abuse content requirements as evaluated by the advisor. Specific tools for child developmental assessment will also be evaluated, and NURS 314 may be required.

4. Take, challenge, or show evidence of having had comparable content in the following courses:

SUBJ NUM Title Sustainable Units Semester Offered Course Flags
NURS 285 Nursing Assessment   2.0 FS  
Prerequisites: BIOL 103, BIOL 104, BIOL 211, CHEM 108. The following courses may be taken concurrently: ANTH 113 or ANTH 303 or SOCI 100; CHLD 252, NFSC 100 or NFSC 340, PSYC 101.
 Corequisites: NURS 282, NURS 283, NURS 284.
This course introduces the student to theory needed for application of the nursing process with emphasis on skills useful in data gathering and analysis for completing a health assessment. Normal and abnormal physical, social, and cultural structure and function are explored. 2 hours discussion. (006461)
NURS 314 Practicum Maternal-Child Nursing   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: NURS 303, NURS 304, NURS 305.
 Corequisites: NURS 313, NURS 315, NURS 342.
Directed and supervised practicum which focuses on maternal-fetal-neonatal and child nursing and includes nursing of childbearing and childrearing families. Experiences are provided in various settings including hospitals, offices, clinics, homes, schools, and teaching centers, to provide students with the opportunity to apply concurrent knowledge and the nursing process to the health of pregnant women, their fetuses, neonates, and children. Emphasis is placed on the development of assessment skills, and the application of nursing knowledge for the effective delivery of nursing care. Clinical hours listed are hours per week. 9 hours laboratory. Special fee required; see the Class Schedule. (006470)
NURS 315 Family Nursing   2.0 FS  
Prerequisites: NURS 303, NURS 304, NURS 305.
 Corequisites: NURS 313, NURS 314, NURS 342.
This course explores the application of nursing science principles, psychosocial theories, and the effect of the social and physical environment on the specialized health needs of the family-as-client. The use of the nursing process in unpredictable situations throughout the family lifespan is included with special emphasis on evaluating the aging family. The influence of psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual factors on the family and the delivery of nursing care to the family is stressed. The role of the nurse in assisting the family, utilizing family assessment, advocacy, and nursing support is discussed. The goal of family nursing is to meet the needs of persons of all ages in a wide variety of settings in multi-cultural societies through working with families. The health of the family influcences and is influenced by the health of its members. 2 hours lecture. (006469)

6 units required:

SUBJ NUM Title Sustainable Units Semester Offered Course Flags
NURS 474 Practicum in Community Health Nursing   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: NURS 422, NURS 424, NURS 433, NURS 434, NURS 444.
 Corequisites: NURS 463, NURS 475, NURS 484, NURS 493, NURS 494.
This course is a synthesis of nursing and public health practice with the goal of promoting and preserving the health of populations. Emphasis is on establishing a caring presence in the community with responsibility to the population as a whole. Students will apply the nursing process and concepts to culturally diverse individuals, families, and communities in homes, community agencies, and schools to facilitate movement toward achievement of maximum potential for daily living. This course includes a service learning project. Clinical hours listed are hours per week. 9 hours laboratory. Special fee required; see the Class Schedule. (006533)
NURS 475 Public Health Nursing   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: NURS 422, NURS 424, NURS 433, NURS 434, NURS 444.
 Corequisites: NURS 463, NURS 474, NURS 484, NURS 493, NURS 494.
This course provides an introduction to the specialty of public health nursing. Students examine the impact of epidemiological, social, ethical, cultural, political, economic, and legal factors on lifestyle and health. Students apply the principles of public health science combined with nursing knowledge and skills to address the disease prevention needs of individuals, families, and communities. 3 hours lecture. (020291)

Upon satisfactory completion of the program, the student is eligible to apply for a certificate of Public Health Nursing from the California State Department of Public Health.

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