NURS 434 — Care of the Rural Population
This course provides an advanced analysis of rural health care disparities, disparities of health for the rural population, along with strategies to care for the rural population. Areas of emphasis will include: unique demographics of the rural population, nursing theories applied to vulnerable populations, recruitment and retention issues for rural healthcare, and challenges facing rural hospitals. Admission to the Nursing Program required. The Department of Nursing reserves the right to remove students from the course who do not meet the course requirements and prerequisites.