Clinical Prevention and Population Based Practice

Catalog description

This course provides nurses an in-depth understanding of concepts related to illness prevention, risk reduction, and health promotion of populations within the local, national and global health care context. The dynamic influence of social justice, political agendas, health disparities and culture on the collective values of quality and accessibility of health services are emphasized. Clinical: The clinical component for this course will apply nursing concepts and public health and community based practices to facilitate the promotion, maintenance and restoration of optimal health across the lifespan.