NRSG 545 Nursing Care for Populations and Communities
This course explores health care needs and services for populations and communities and focus on the analysis and interpretation of bio-psychosocial-spiritual factors impacting the health and wellness of individuals, families, and communities. Emphasis is placed on epidemiology, health promotion, risk reduction, disease prevention, environmental health, vulnerable populations, contemporary health issues, and developing healthier communities. Clinical experiences provide the direct-entry MSN student with opportunities to explore community-based nursing roles and care delivery settings, evaluate public health services and policies, and integrate current evidence into community and public nursing practice.
Prerequisite
all previous NRSG courses
Student Learning Outcomes
- Differentiate community-based health and public health nursing including history, roles, and responsibilities. SLO#4 Synthesize concepts from nursing practice and other disciplines to form the foundation of professional nursing practice. SLO#5 Demonstrate leadership, accountability, and cultural humility when managing care for diverse patients across the lifespan and continuum of care.
- Evaluate the impact of political, legal, social, cultural, and economic factors that influence the delivery of quality health care within community settings. SLO#1 Apply current evidence and sound clinical judgement in the provision of compassionate, patient centered care in all healthcare settings. SLO#2 Analyze the impact of social, political, economic, and technological trends on patient health behaviors, nursing practices, and the healthcare delivery system. SLO#3 Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to promote optimum states of health and wellness.
- Demonstrate clinical judgement in the integration of evidence-based strategies that meet the unique needs of various populations within community based healthcare settings. SLO#1 Apply current evidence and sound clinical judgement in the provision of compassionate, patient centered care in all healthcare settings. SLO#3 Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to promote optimum states of health and wellness. SLO#6 Promote patient and staff safety by utilizing quality improvement processes within complex systems of health care.
- Apply current evidence and innovative technologies to promote public health, reduce community risks, and prevent disease and illness. SLO#1 Apply current evidence and sound clinical judgement in the provision of compassionate, patient centered care in all healthcare settings. SLO#7 Utilize innovative technologies to enhance communication and access to equitable, holistic health services for individuals, families, and populations.
- Examine core concepts of epidemiology, communicable disease control, environmental health, and global health issues. SLO#2 Analyze the impact of social, political, economic, and technological trends on patient health behaviors, nursing practices, and the healthcare delivery system. SLO#4 Synthesize concepts from nursing practice and other disciplines to form the foundation of professional nursing practice.
- Analyze issues related to health disparities and barriers with attention to diverse and vulnerable populations. SLO#1 Apply current evidence and sound clinical judgement in the provision of compassionate, patient centered care in all healthcare settings. SLO#2 Analyze the impact of social, political, economic, and technological trends on patient health behaviors, nursing practices, and the healthcare delivery system.
- Discuss legal, ethical, and professional standards when promoting and maintaining population health. SLO#5 Demonstrate leadership, accountability, and cultural humility when managing care for diverse patients across the lifespan and continuum of care.