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Jul 31, 2025
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NSG 4100C - POPULATION HEALTH NURSING CLINICAL
credits: 0.0
Grade of C, minimum of 73, or better in theory portion and a P in the clinical portion must be achieved in order to progress to the next required nursing course. Grade less than a C will require the student to repeat the course if the student remains a nursing major. A failure in the clinical component will result in an F for the course. This course focuses on health and wellness issues in populations. Emphasis is placed on the integration of nursing, community, and public health science to promote, protect, maintain, and restore the health of populations. Assessment and prioritization of identified health needs are explored with selected populations. Evidence-informed interventions are developed collaboratively with populations to eliminate health disparities in a multicultural and global environment. Empowering groups in sustaining change is addressed through the nurse’s role of collaborator, change agent, educator, and client advocate. Objectives: A) Apply appropriate theories from nursing and other fields as a basis for population health; B) Examine emerging roles in population health that promote the health and welfare of populations in a multicultural and global environment; C) Assess environmental, biophysical, and-or psychosocial factors that influence the health risks of populations; D) Collect meaningful data from the chosen population to prioritize health needs; E) Evaluate the influence of social, cultural, political, economic, ethical, legal, and environmental factors which impinge upon health behaviors of populations; F) Analyze the impact of financial and regulatory health care policy on the delivery of nursing services to populations; G) Establish effective collaborative relationships with community partners and professionals to provide culturally relevant health services to populations. Method of Instruction: Flipped classroom: two hours weekly Research-writing, audiovisual materials, in-class projects, and guest speakers will be presented in addition to clinical assignments in a variety of community settings. Clinical: Six hours weekly. Method of Evaluation: Theory: Exams (three @ 10% each) 30%; Service Learning Paper 15%; Community Assessment/Health Promotion Project 35%; Oral presentation of project (Power Point) 15%; ATI practice assessments and proctored exam(s) 5%. Clinical Portion all Pass-Fail: Clinical Practicum to include home care case load; Concept maps, clinical rotations, field trips, leadership experience, clinical write ups; Support group meetings paper (AA etc.); Professional meeting attendance and Assignments; Dosage Calculation Quiz (100% required for pass). Meets *WRT Distribution Requirement.
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