NURS 486: Population and Community Health Practicum

Class Program
Credits 2

Students practicum provides hands-on and observational opportunities in organizations and institutions that focus on enhancing health of the population. Each student will engage in a quality improvement project in an agency for in-depth understanding of the impact of health policy on agency function. Students conduct community assessment to examine strengths and needs of local communities. Students participate in a simulated disaster scenario; including, assessment, coordination, and evaluation of performance role of the nurse in an emergency and/or disaster situation.