NURS 518 - Health Care Systems Design, Implementation and Evaluation

3 credit hours

Principles and frameworks for program design, management and outcomes evaluation. Emphasis on the formulation of health education programs, development of coordinated services for at-risk groups and strengthening environmental forces that support wellness. Concepts of empowerment, collaboration and partnership building explored as strategies to facilitate program and organizational goals. Issues and trends in interventions for vulnerable populations. Students will gain experience in grant writing. Fifty to one hundred hours of field work are required in co-requisite course: NURS 547. Pre-requisite: NURS 517.