Perspectives in Population Health Nursing

Catalog description

This course prepares nursing students for population-focused practice by integrating principles from nursing theory and public health sciences to promote equitable health outcomes across diverse communities. Students will develop competencies in community assessment, health promotion, illness prevention, and evidence-based practice, with a focus on identifying and analyzing health risks. The course emphasizes the impact of Social Drivers of Health and guides students in designing sustainable, culturally responsive interventions in collaboration with community stakeholders. Additionally, students will explore the role of health policy and advocacy in addressing public health and environmental challenges across the lifespan.