Population Health Nursing

Catalog description

This course is designed to apply principles of population health nursing, epidemiology, and environmental science to health promotion and disease prevention. Students will apply levels of prevention in a variety of community settings working with individuals, families, aggregates, and populations to provide culturally competent nursing care. Students will apply the nursing process to identify vulnerable culturally diverse populations. Includes clinical and simulation experiences. Prerequisites: NUR 202, 221, 232, 242, 250, and 315. Enrollment in NUR 380 requires simultaneous enrollment in NUR 380P . NUR 380P Population Health Nursing Practicum (1 cr. hr .) This course will be graded on a pass/fail basis for all students. Simultaneous enrollment in NUR 380 is required.