Rural Health
Using a social determinant of health perspective, an examination and
solutions to health, health care beliefs, and health care challenges of
people living in rural communities, as well as the strengths of rural
communities. An exploration of the implications for rural health care
theory, practice, education, ethics and research as well as geographical,
historical, sociocultural, economic, and political variables that
affect health. Multidisciplinary and international content and nursing
practice experience in rural settings will also be explored. Third
and Fourth Years of the Nursing program are University of Calgary
courses. The numbering system is based upon the guidelines of this
institution. You must register through the University of Calgary - fees
are charged by the University of Calgary. NOTE: Students cannot
receive credit for both NURS 551 and NURS 503.51.
- Prerequisites: NURS 495 & NURS 497 & NURS 498 & NURS 499
- Corequisites: NURS 585 & NURS 589, plus three of NURS 517,
NURS 541, NURS 550, NURS 552, NURS 553 - Hours: 36 (3-0) 12 wks