NURS 7611 - PUBLIC HEALTH/COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING II: PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, FAMILY ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION

[7 Credits]

This second course emphasizes evidence based population focused, community and public health oriented advanced nursing practice, based on the Scope and Standards of Public Health Nursing, and the Public Health Nurse Competencies. The course builds on the knowledge and skills gained in NURS 7610. The focus is community/public health leadership; collaboration; and program planning. Students gain skill in family assessment, program design and selecting interventions required to meet the health needs of an aggregate population. Practicum focuses on developing competency in the application of advanced public health/community health nursing practice competencies under the guidance of course faculty and supervision by approved preceptors.