Public Health Nursing

Catalog description

Theories from nursing, public health, and environmental science within the context of aggregate/population-based care; interdependence of the health of the natural environment and human systems; consequences of historical social injustices and social and structural determinants of health on population and environmental health inequities. Using population-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approaches, primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention strategies are used to promote the health of a selected population/community. Learners will gain knowledge, skills, and motivation for sociopolitical advocacy of public and environmental health.