Online Course List and Information
Spring 2013
NURS 3333: Nursing in Rural America
Ref #: 10367
Section: 001
Instructor:
L. Brakhage
E-Mail:
Course Materials:
Book and Edition: Rural Nursing: Concepts, Theory, and Practice–3rd Edition Author(s): Charlene Winters and Helen J. Lee Publisher: Springer Publishing Company ISBN: 978-082610456-04 CD: Rural Health by Angeline Busby. Order from A.S.K. Data Systems, link to order form:www.opsu.edu/dwn/index.php?cat=Nursing. Book: Pocket Guide to APA Style • Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing • 4th edition • Author: Robert Perrin • ISBN-10: 0495912638 • ISBN-13: 978-0495912637 Comments: Students may purchase book from an online vendor or at the OPSU Bookstore (1-800-664-6778, ext. 1399). APA Manual will be used throughout the BSN program. Students must BUY books, CD and Manual. Book available at OPSU Bookstore, you may also wish to consider a used book from online sources such as E-bay or Amazon.com. Used books are acceptable. **If you already have an APA Manuel from previous semesters, you will not need to purchase this item.
Course Description:
Nursing systems and organizational concepts are examined to the context of rural health care needs, resources and facilities. Vulnerable rural populations are studied, with an emphasis on integration of the Theory of Human Caring and Problem Resolution. Includes a global comparison of nursing in rural health care systems.
