NURS 418 - Population-Focused Nursing & Healthcare Policy

Institution:

Francis Marion University

Subject:

Nursing

Description:

This course is designed to develop learners' knowledge in applying health promotion and disease prevention frameworks, nursing and public health concepts, epidemiology, and environmental health issues in working with populations in the community. Health policy and issues that affect consumers of healthcare are examined. Emphasis is placed on community assessment strategies, community partnerships, and the design, implementation, and evaluation of interventions for health promotion and disease prevention. The organization of the American healthcare system and the policymaking process are explored, and the legal, political, economic, social, and environmental influences are analyzed. Content and practicum experiences are based on Healthy People, ANA Scope & Standards of Public Health Nursing, and ACHNE Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Community Health Nursing. Clinical experiences will include the application of theory in the development of a community or population health project with a vulnerable population and advocacy to influence policy change, as well as a variety of experiences in clinics, schools, home health agencies, and other community organizations.

Credits:

5.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

NURS 407 AND NURS 416 AND NURS 417

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.fmarion.edu

Phone Number:

(843) 661-1362

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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