Pop Health: Nur Care in the Communi (NURS 404)

Term: 2025-2026 - Summer

Faculty

Shannon McroryShow MyInfo popup for Shannon Mcrory

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Sharon MingoShow MyInfo popup for Sharon Mingo

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Schedule

Mon, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (5/18/2026 - 8/7/2026) Location: MAIN
Thu, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (5/18/2026 - 8/7/2026) Location: MAIN

Description

This course investigates the role of the nurse in the application of nursing process to aggregate populations with similar health needs and problems. Principles and practices of community health are discussed. Public health principles will be investigated. Emphasis is placed on assessing factors that influence the health of populations and the use of evidence-based practices in the delivery of spiritually, caring presence and culturally appropriate health promotion and disease prevention interventions. The nurse’s role in the health of the planet will be discussed. Students will have clinical experiences in community health centers, public health organizations and primary care facilities (4 credits.: 2 classroom hours/6 clinical hours/week)