Course Overview
Clinical Practicum V provides community-based clinical experience in population health settings. Students rotate through community health centers, home health agencies, public health departments, and school-based clinics. The practicum emphasizes health assessment, health promotion, disease prevention, and care coordination for diverse populations. Students conduct home health visits, participate in communicable disease investigations, facilitate health education programs, and screen for health risks in school and clinic settings. This experience develops competence in community assessment, advocacy, and culturally sensitive care delivery outside traditional hospital environments.
Learning Objectives
- Conduct comprehensive home health assessments and develop individualized care plans
- Provide direct nursing services in home, clinic, and community settings
- Identify health risks and implement disease prevention programs
- Assess and address social determinants affecting community health outcomes
- Coordinate care and referrals across community and healthcare systems
- Advocate for vulnerable populations and health policy improvements
Lecture Topics
- Week 1: Community Health Center Operations and Patient Populations
- Week 1: Home Health Nursing - Assessment, Safety, and Care Planning
- Week 2: Home Safety Assessment and Environmental Modification
- Week 2: Medication Management and Adherence in Home Settings
- Week 3: Chronic Disease Management in Community Settings
- Week 3: Health Screening and Risk Assessment Clinics
- Week 4: School Nursing - Health Services and Education Programs
- Week 5: Communicable Disease Reporting and Follow-up
- Week 5: Vulnerable Populations and Health Equity in Community Care
- Week 6: Care Coordination and Transition from Hospital to Home
- Week 7: Health Education Program Development and Evaluation
- Week 8: Reflection and Community Nursing Leadership
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Flashcards
Resources
Community Agency Orientation and Policies
Agency-specific procedures, populations served, available programs, and referral networks.
RequiredHome Health Assessment and Documentation Forms
Standardized tools for comprehensive home assessment, care planning, and visit documentation.
RequiredCommunity Health Education Program Resources
Templates for developing evidence-based health promotion programs and materials for diverse populations.
FreeHealth Equity and Cultural Competence Training
Resources for understanding social determinants, implicit bias, and culturally sensitive care approaches.
Free