Addressing Social Drivers of Health in Rural and Underserved Communities I

2 credits · School of Nursing

This is the first of two courses that provide a foundation to increase nursing student aptitude in addressing social drivers of health. In this course, students assess community needs and assets, determine community health priorities, and appraise evidence-based tools and evidence-based health promotion strategies. The populations of study are persons living in rural communities, marginalized persons, and veterans. MSN students: pre-requisite: N620, N622; instructor permission is required. ABSN students: pre-requisite: N397; instructor permission is required.