Clinical Prevention and Population Health

Catalog description

Students will understand how global issues, developments, and ideas affect their lives and those of others. This course focuses on identifying and implementing evidence-based Healthy People initiatives across the lifespan as an essential component of professional nursing practice. Students participate in activities and collaborate with community partners to implement health promotion, community education, and outcomes analysis for population health to achieve the highest level of health possible. The practicum focuses on developing the baccalaureate nursing role in population-focused nursing in a global context. Note Repeatable for credit. Registration restriction: Must be enrolled in the Nursing, B.S.N. or L.P.N. to B.S.N. programs at USD.