NUR-4430 Public Health Nursing
The promotion of health and prevention of illness is the focus of the Public Health Nursing course. Theories from public health, nursing, and social science as well as knowledge gained from previous learning set the foundation for students to critically analyze the health of selected populations in a community. Healthy People 2030 serves as a guide for the identification of at-risk groups throughout the lifespan.
Prerequisite: Evidence of current unencumbered RN license and malpractice insurance should be uploaded to the clinical compliance website prior to registration. Contact your nursing advisor for more information.
Advisory: The student needs to contact a nursing advisor for prior approval before registering for the course. Note: The course requires completion of 48 Practice Experience hours.
BSN students: This course is offered 6 times per year during Session 1 and Session 2 of each 16 week Nursing Undergraduate term. Please check the 16 Week School of Nursing Undergraduate Academic Calendar for dates and registration information.