NURS 0449 - Concepts in Population Health Nursing

Spring 3 Credit Hours
Explores population health and the role of the professional nurse. The application of theoretical and empirical knowledge using the nursing process/clinical judgement models to promote, maintain, and restore health in rural and home health care delivery, hospice/palliative care, community assessment, and services or disciplines that are community oriented is presented. An introduction to epidemiology and prevention strategies for family and community-focused health problems are provided. Includes clinical experiences in the community and/or applicable acute care settings such as but not limited to urgent care, public health department, occupational medicine, hospice/palliative care, and ancillary service-oriented community organizations. Course Charge: $45.00 Health Science Program Charge Prerequisites: NURS 407, NURS 414, NURS 421 and NURS 428. Co-requisites: NURS 435, NURS 442, NURS 456 and NURS 463.