NURS 708 Epidemiology and Population Health
This course focuses on analyzing epidemiological, biostatistical, environmental, and other appropriate scientific data related to population health. The student applies this knowledge to develop a plan to improve population health status. The intervention plan addresses health promotion and disease prevention efforts related to health inequity for diverse populations. A global perspective of population health is incorporated into advanced nursing practice roles. This course includes 50 practicum hours in population health assessment and intervention planning.
Competence Statement: Knows the concepts and principles of epidemiology, prevention, and population health well enough to develop a evidence based intervention for a vulnerable population related health issue.
Prerequisite: Prior to taking this course, you must have successfully completed the following: Admitted DNP student, undergraduate statistics course.
Special information
3 Graduate credits
Effective January 9, 2012 to present
Meets graduation requirements for
Learning outcomes
General
- Review historical events and public policies that have shaped global perspectives of population health and health care delivery systems.
- Analyze the cultural, economic, environmental, and social factors that influence population health.
- Critique various epidemiological study designs used in advancing the science of health and disease.
- Analyze populations at risk by applying epidemiological measures.
- Analyze a health care delivery approach integrating epidemiologic, biostatistics, and other evidence-based methods.
- Design an evidence-based, culturally sensitive, ethical approach to improve the health of a vulnerable population.
Fall 2024
| Section | Title | Instructor | books | eservices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Epidemiology and Population Health | Furlong, Lucy Palmborg, Michelle Dominique | Books for NURS-708-01 Fall 2024 | Course details for NURS-708-01 Fall 2024 |
Spring 2025
| Section | Title | Instructor | books | eservices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Epidemiology and Population Health | Palmborg, Michelle Dominique | Books for NURS-708-01 Spring 2025 | Course details for NURS-708-01 Spring 2025 |