Cultural Understanding and Population Health

Catalog description

This course demonstrates the impact nursing has on population health by demonstrating how self-reflection can increase cultural sensitivity to ultimately improve patient outcomes. Evidence-based practice and epidemiology are included to demonstrate how research plays an integral role in nursing care. The course focuses on striving for improved health by implementing interventions for a variety of populations. Person-centered care for all people is emphasized using evidence-based strategies and effective communication. This course will also address implementing policies that impact population health globally and locally.