Addressing Social Drivers of Health in Rural and Underserved Communities IIA

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Building on the concepts introduced in Nursing 541A, this course provides the foundation to increase nursing student aptitude in addressing social drivers of health. In this course, students evaluate community-based interventions and analyze health systems and social policies contributing to health disparities. In addition, students plan and implement evidence-based health promotion strategies and use clinical skills in a mobile clinic setting to increase access to culturally appropriate care for rural, urban underserved, and veteran populations. Prerequisites: Nursing 397 and Nursing 541A. Instructor permission required.