Population Health

Catalog description

This hybrid course emphasizes advocacy for populations and addresses population health issues, trends, and patterns of health at local, national and international levels. Using an evidence-based framework, students will explore the following: populations/communities as a client, policies and advocacy, social determinants of health, vulnerable populations, impact of culture and health inequity, population health problems, and community health settings. In addition, nurses respond to crises and providing care during emergencies, disasters, epidemics or pandemics will be discussed. Students engage in a clinical practice experience that incorporates roles and competencies of baccalaureate-prepared community/public health nurses. Prerequisite(s): A MAT 108, H SPH 231, H NSG 311, 312, and 314. Restricted to Nursing B.S. Completion majors or by permission of department.