This course is designed to prepare traditional BSN students for population-focused nursing practice in diverse community/public health settings through didactic, lab and clinical experiences. Emphasis will be placed on promoting the health and wellness of populations by integrating social, environmental and behavioral sciences in local, regional, national, and global contexts. This course will advance clinical judgement skills beginning with recognizing and analyzing cues in the community, prioritizing population health strengths and needs which will lead to partnering with our community to generate solutions and taking action.

This course is designed to prepare traditional BSN students for population-focused nursing practice in diverse community/public health settings through didactic, lab and clinical experiences. Emphasis will be placed on promoting the health and wellness of populations by integrating social, environmental and behavioral sciences in local, regional, national, and global contexts. This course will advance clinical judgement skills beginning with recognizing and analyzing cues in the community, prioritizing population health strengths and needs which will lead to partnering with our community to generate solutions and taking action.