Public Health Nursing

2 Credits.

In this course, learners will develop public health nursing competencies that inform the care of populations across settings to advance health equity. Grounded in social justice ethics, learners will consider strategies for promoting health at the population level. This includes principles of epidemiology and community assessment; program development, implementation, and evaluation; ethical community engagement; and building authentic partnerships. The course addresses basic US health and social care system programs and payment models, planetary health implications for disasters and emergency management, policy and advocacy.