NUR 440 - POPULATION HEALTH

Institution:

Geneva College

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Description:

This course addresses population focused health promotion, and disease and injury prevention based on determinants of local, national and global health including lifestyle, environmental, cultural, and genetic factors. This course focuses on application of theories and concepts from nursing and public health sciences in assessing health status and preventing and controlling disease in families and communities. The use of epidemiological and community assessment techniques to examine at risk populations, health promotion, and disease prevention. Major local, state, and national health issues are considered including mental health and substance abuse and related co-morbidities; re-emergence of infectious and communicable diseases; environmental and occupational health hazards; bioterrorism; emergency preparedness, and disaster response. Prerequisite: Declared Geneva College Nursing major, Completed CCBC nursing program, NUR 330, and NUR 350. Offered Spring semester.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.geneva.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 846-5100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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