NUR 4636C Community and Public Health Nursing
This course provides the RN to BSN student with an opportunity to explore community, public, and population-based health. Students will examine the principles and management of healthcare in a variety of community settings related to health promotion, disease prevention, and populations-focused practices. Principles of epidemiology, cultural, social determinants of health, and financial within a selected community environment are explored for individuals and populations throughout the life span to identify trends, impact of prevention-based care and disease management. Students will complete a Community Assessment Project with a preceptor to meet the Immersive Practice Experience (IPE) hours. The Immersive Practice Experience hours include both direct care (community-facing engagement) and indirect care (quality improvement initiatives, and population health activities). Clinical hours emphasize population health assessment, health promotion, disease prevention, interprofessional collaboration, and systems thinking.
Corequisite
None (Exception: With Permission from Program Director)