Description
NRS 478-60: The course synthesizes concepts and principles of community and public health nursing that promote
population-centered health in the community. Students develop strategies to improve the health status and eliminate
health disparities of diverse vulnerable populations using ethical, advocacy, and social justice philosophies. The public
healthcare system is examined as well as ethical and future challenges. Current and changing community and public
health issues are critically analyzed in relation to local, state, national, and global population health concerns and
policies.
NRS 478C-60: The focus of the clinical practicum is health promotion and disease prevention in educating, maintaining,
and restoring the health of individuals, families, and aggregates. The practicum experience provides students with an
opportunity to broaden knowledge of their own community and resources, and to use community-oriented nursing
methods of assessment, intervention, and evaluation. Collaboration with community/public healthcare professionals in
emphasized.
Credits: Course 3.0/Clinical 3.0
Prerequisites: All pre-program requirements are completed or by permission