Direct Entry Population Health Nursing Clinical

2 credits

This course focuses on the application of population health, emphasizing public health nursing roles that include the care of population members in community settings, such as a neighborhood, school, or non-profit organization. Students will gain experience in community engagement, community health assessment, screening, case management, health education, service and program evaluation, and advocacy. Emphasis is placed on understanding the impact of the social determinants of health and addressing health-related social needs in the community. An interdisciplinary approach will be used to implement evidence-based interventions aimed at health promotion, risk reduction, and disease prevention