Epidemiology and Population Health

Catalog description

Emphasizes scientific methods of epidemiology and its impact on population health for advanced-level nursing practice. Methods studied include rates, levels of prevention, vital statistics, transmission modes, and causation models. Practice phenomena explored using case examples and nursing and healthcare-related outcomes. Assessment of observed data and collection methods evaluated as they relate to population health outcomes. Explores the intersection of biostatistics and epidemiology through the application of epidemiologic approaches to disease surveillance, treatment, communication, and prevention. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students in the Doctor of Nursing Practice program. Prerequisite(s): NURS 720 .