Population Health Nursing-Lecture

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This course explores the concepts of community health nursing and incorporates the principles of epidemiology on the health care needs of populations both locally and globally. Emphasis is on the community as the client to identify commonly defined health problems to better understand the social determinants of health and disease. Leading indicators from Healthy People 2030 serve as a guide to identify at risk groups. The unique needs of vulnerable populations and cultural groups are examined related to the elimination of health disparities. The effect of health care policy and health economics on disease is discussed. The emphasis is on diversity, equity, inclusion, and ethics for the improvement of population health outcomes. Lecture. Corequisite(s): NUR 4061 .