NSG 335 - Population Health and Environmental Health Practicum

Institution:

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Nursing

Description:

This experiential learning experience will allow students to apply their knowledge of the role of the community/public health nurse when caring for individuals, families, communities, and populations. Students will complete the assessment, design, implementation, and evaluation of a potential population-based intervention that promotes the health of a selected community. Emphasis is placed on health promotion and disease/injury prevention of at-risk populations. Students will be introduced to vulnerable and medically underserved populations while completing their community nurse project. Entry-level competencies for public health nursing will be gained through course assignments.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Formal Admission Into RN-to-BSN Program

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.wcupa.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 436-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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