NSC316 Public-Community Health Nursing I

About this course

Difficulty: Intermediate
Study hours: 150 hours
Maths: Basic
Content: Theoretical, practical, case study, problem solving
Practical work: Yes

Before you start

NSC 202 Physical and Health Assessment
NSC 217 Epidemiology
NSC 218 Environmental Health

How it is assessed

Assignments
Tutor Marked Assignments
Computer Marked Assignments
Clinical/Community Postings
Final Examination

What you'll read

The real module and unit structure of NSC316, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.

Module 1

Module 2 · MODULE 2

Module 3 · MODULE 3

Module 7 · TOOLS IN PUBLIC/COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING

One paragraph, so you can see how it reads

NSC316 · MODULE 1

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What you should be able to do

Explain the context of a community and its impact on health.
Discuss the dynamics of community health and public health nursing.
Apply the community health nursing process in various settings.
Analyze the roles of community health nurses in health promotion and disease prevention.
Utilize relevant tools in information management and service delivery planning.
Conduct community health assessments and plan interventions.

What it prepares you for

Careers

Community Health Nurse
Public Health Nurse
Health Educator
Community Health Coordinator
Public Health Officer

Where it is applied

Public Health Sector
Community Health Organizations
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
Primary Health Care Facilities
International Health Agencies

Tools

MS Office Suite
Internet Explorer
Mozilla Firefox
Adobe Acrobat Reader

Where it gets hard

The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.

Module 2: The Arts, the Science and the Practice of P/CHN
Unit 2: Theories and Models in Community Health Nursing Practice
Application of various theories and models requires critical thinking and analytical skills to adapt them to diverse community settings.
Module 3: Art, Science and Practice of Community Health Nursing Process
Unit 1: Community Nursing Process
Requires integration of theoretical knowledge with practical skills in real-world community settings.

A suggested way through it

Suggested

13 weeks, about 58 hours in total. Yours will differ.

Week 1Module 1: Introduction to Public/Community Health Nursing
- Unit 1: Concept of Community · 4 hours
  Define community and identify different types of communities.. Discuss the functions and characteristics of a community.. Analyze the relevance of community health practice..
Week 2Module 1: Introduction to Public/Community Health Nursing
- Unit 2: Health and Behavioural Dimensions of Health Management from Community Perspectives · 4 hours
  Describe the concept of health from different perspectives.. Explain various models of health and their implications.. Discuss the relationship between health and the community.. Differentiate between wellness and well-being..
Week 3Module 1: Introduction to Public/Community Health Nursing
- Unit 3: Concept of Public and Community Health Nursing · 4 hours
  Define community health nursing and public health nursing.. Explain the characteristics of community health nursing.. Describe the historical evolution of public and community health nursing practice internationally and nationally.. Discuss the roles of public health nurses..
Week 4Module 1: Introduction to Public/Community Health Nursing
- Unit 4: Factors Influencing Community Health Nursing in the 21st Century · 4 hours
  Discuss factors influencing community health nursing in the 21st century. Analyze the impact of globalization and technology on community health.. Explore current trends and challenges in community health nursing..
Week 5Module 2: The Arts, the Science and the Practice of P/CHN
- Unit 1: Community Health Nursing Process · 4 hours
  Describe the dimensions of the community as a client.. Explain the phases of the nursing process in the community.. Discuss major aspects of community assessment..
Week 6Module 2: The Arts, the Science and the Practice of P/CHN
- Unit 2: Theories and Models in Community Health Nursing Practice · 4 hours
  Discuss the application of theories and models in community health nursing practice.. Analyze the relevance of Nightingale's theory, Orem's self-care model, and Neuman's health care system model.. Apply theories in community health nursing scenarios..
Week 7Module 2: The Arts, the Science and the Practice of P/CHN
- Unit 3: Basic Elements of Community Health Nursing · 4 hours
  Identify and describe the basic elements of community health nursing.. Discuss advocacy, building capacity, and coalition building.. Explain the importance of communication and community development..
Week 8Module 2: The Arts, the Science and the Practice of P/CHN
- Unit 4: Major Settings for Community Health Nursing Practice · 4 hours
  Identify major settings for community health nursing practice.. Describe the roles of community health nurses in various settings.. Discuss the importance of adapting nursing practice to different community environments..
- Unit 5: Professional Roles of Public/ Community Health Nurse · 4 hours
  Discuss the professional roles of public/community health nurses.. Analyze the roles of nurses as care providers, educators, and advocates.. Explain the importance of collaboration and leadership in community health nursing..
Week 9Module 3: Art, Science and Practice of Community Health Nursing Process
- Unit 1: Community Nursing Process · 4 hours
  Describe the community as a client.. Explain the phases of the community health nursing process.. Apply the nursing process in providing community health nursing care..
Week 10Module 3: Art, Science and Practice of Community Health Nursing Process
- Unit 2: Theories and Models for Community Health Nursing · 4 hours
  Explain theories and models related to community nursing health practice.. Apply related theories and models in providing community health nursing care services..
Week 11Module 3: Art, Science and Practice of Community Health Nursing Process
- Unit 3: Basic Components/ Elements of Community Health Nursing · 4 hours
  Describe the basic components of community health nursing practice.. Apply the basic components of community health nursing practice in utilizing the nursing process..
Week 12Module 3: Art, Science and Practice of Community Health Nursing Process
- Unit 4: Professional Roles of Public/Community Health Nurse · 4 hours
  Describe the roles of community health care nurses.. Explain specific duties performed by nurses in each role..
Week 13Course Revision
- Final Revision · 6 hours
  Review all modules and units.. Work on assignments and TMAs.. Prepare for final examinations..

Preparing for the exam

What to do

Review all module objectives and key concepts from each unit.
Create concept maps linking related topics across modules (e.g., community assessment, health promotion, and disease prevention).
Practice applying theoretical models to real-world community health scenarios.
Focus on understanding the roles and responsibilities of a community health nurse.
Review case studies and examples provided in the course materials.
Practice answering essay questions and short answer questions.
Allocate specific time slots for focused study sessions each week.
Form a study group with classmates to discuss challenging concepts and share notes.
Review all assignments and TMAs, paying attention to feedback received.
Prioritize topics based on their weight in the final examination.

Questions students ask about this course

What is NSC316 about?

This course introduces the fundamentals of public/community health nursing practice. It covers basic information about the community, emphasizing how its nature influences population health and the interconnectedness of public and community health. Students will gain theoretical and practical skills to analyze socio-cultural, political, economic, ethical, and environmental factors affecting individual, family, and community health. Topics include community dynamics, health promotion, primary health care, family health, and tools in community health nursing practice.

How many units does NSC316 have?

NSC316, Public-Community Health Nursing I, has 35 units across 4 modules, over 248 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.

How many credit units is NSC316?

NSC316 carries 3 credit units, at 300 level in Health Sciences.

Is NSC316 hard?

NSC316 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, practical, case study and problem solving work, and it has a practical component.

How long does NSC316 take to study?

About 150 hours of study, spread across its 35 units.

How is NSC316 assessed?

NSC316 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assignments, Computer Marked Assignments, Clinical/Community Postings and Final Examination.

What do I need before starting NSC316?

NSC 202 Physical and Health Assessment NSC 217 Epidemiology NSC 218 Environmental Health

What can I do with NSC316?

Community Health Nurse, Public Health Nurse, Health Educator, Community Health Coordinator and Public Health Officer.