The public health nursing course reviews nursing theory and practice in the holistic care of groups and populations requiring primary, secondary, and tertiary nursing interventions. This course focuses on care delivery in diverse settings within the community, including homes, clinics, schools, and/or industry. The course includes a 20-hour community/family practicum in which the licensed RN applies population-health concepts through assessment of a de-identified family unit, community resources, social determinants of health, prevention and health promotion, medication and care adherence, and resource coordination.
Prerequisites
RN license and admission to the RN-to-BSN Completion track
Semester Offered
Offered spring trimester, sub-term 2.