NURS 5031 - Promoting Population Health: Clinical

3 credit hours
Formerly - NURSI 5031

Introduces students to the nursing care of populations through the exploration of systems theory, nursing scieence, public health science and community engagement. Students will explore the roles and competencies of public health nurses in identifying determinants of health promotion and disease prevention across the life span. Four frameworks will guide their work: 1) the Ten Essential Services of Public Health; 2) Core Public Health Functions; 3) the Public Health Nursing Competencies; and 4) Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships. Registration restrictions may be bypassed by the department with permission of instructor.

Registration Restriction(s): Graduate Nursing Program
Prerequisite Course(s): NURS 5041
Co-requisite Course(s): NURS 5005