2019–2020 Catalog

NUR 425 Population-Focused Nursing for Diverse Communities

Prerequisite

NUR 300 and NUR 310

Explores population-focused nursing, community/public health concepts, and population health trends on the continuum of individuals, families, aggregates and communities. The course provides theoretical content essentials to the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of communities and aggregates and examines the effects of contemporary issues and health policy on the public's health. In experiential learning, students will conduct a community assessment and use evidence-based research to develop a plan designed to improve or promote the health of a select population.