NRSG 431 Population Health

As the world becomes smaller through technology and travel, nurses must be prepared for challenges in population health. This course addresses the community as a culturally diverse client through a synthesis of nursing theory and public health science. Social determinants of health and health disparities are examined along with upstream thinking for health maintenance and disease prevention among populations, locally, nationally, and globally. Students will incorporate epidemiologic and population level data to develop interventions in the care of targeted and/or vulnerable populations. Students will consider how communities are affected by natural and man-made disasters.