NURS 7012 Direct Entry Population Health Nursing Theory

The course introduces population health frameworks and explores health promotion, risk reduction, and disease prevention across the lifespan in a range of settings, using case examples that nurses, as part of interdisciplinary teams, lead and encounter. Community assessment and epidemiological methods are introduced. The health impacts of policy and advocacy strategies are discussed. Health equity and vulnerability are examined through a socio-ecological lens. Design Thinking and program planning models are explored as a means of innovation to advance population health. Students learn about bridging the public health, healthcare, and social care systems to address population health needs.