NURS 3050 - Public Health I

(2) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Successful completion of NURS 3000, NURS 3020, NURS 3030, NURS 3040 with a “C” or higher
Co-requisite: NURS 3021, NURS 3031, NURS 3010
This course exposes students to foundational principles of public health nursing and care of individuals and families in non-acute health care settings. Students will discover community resources available for individuals and families across the lifespan, which foster health promotion, disease prevention and risk reduction. After completing a community assessment, students will outline a plan for an identified community health problem, focusing on health promotion. Furthermore, students will explore factors that challenge public health nurses in meeting community health needs.