Course Number and Title:
NUR 330 Population & Community Health
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: ENG 122 and (MAT 162 or MAT 255) and NUR 300
Course Credits and Hours
4 credit(s)
3 lecture hours/week
3 lab hours/week
Course Description
This course prepares students to collaborate with healthcare professionals and community members to plan, implement, and evaluate interventions for population health through experiential learning. Emphasis is placed on assessing community resources to promote equitable healthcare for diverse populations.
Disclaimer
This course requires 45 hours of experiential learning in a variety of settings. Students must provide their own transportation to and from placement sites.
Core Course Performance Objectives (CCPOs)
- Examine the role of the nurse in population and community health. (CCC 1; PGC 1, 2)
- Use epidemiological principles and data in evaluating population and community health. (CCC 1, 2, 4, 5, 6; PGC 1, 3, 4, 7)
- Collaborate with community members to integrate preventative care and disease management into the care of a population and/or community. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; PGC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
- Analyze local and national health resources and policies in meeting the needs of a population. (CCC 2, 5, 6; PGC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7)
- Examine social determinants of health that impact diverse populations. (CCC 5; PGC 1, 3, 4, 7)
See Core Curriculum Competencies and Program Graduate Competencies at the end of the syllabus. CCPOs are linked to every competency they develop.
Measurable Performance Objectives (MPOs)
Upon completion of this course, the student will:
- Examine the role of the nurse in population and community health.
- Discuss population and community health.
- Differentiate among the various roles of the nurse in population and community health.
- Discuss the role of nursing as an advocate for vulnerable communities/populations.
- Apply ethical principles to the care of diverse populations.
- Use epidemiological principles and data in evaluating population and community health.
- Discuss epidemiologic principles in assessing population and community health.
- Describe how data is used in the provision of equitable and safe nursing care for populations and communities.
- Examine the needs of a population in relation to healthcare access and equity using epidemiologic principles.
- Develop a plan of care for a specific population and/or community using epidemiologic principles.
- Collaborate with community members to integrate preventative care and disease management into the care of a population and/or community.
- Describe access and equity implications for preventative care and disease management options.
- Discuss the impact of preventative care on population and community health.
- Develop a collaborative plan of care for a specific population and/or community health issue.
- Identify strategies to evaluate outcomes of a plan of care in addressing disease prevention and management.
- Analyze local and national health resources and policies in meeting the needs of a population.
- Identify local and national population and community health resources.
- Discuss healthcare resources and policies that address disparities and inequities within segments of the population.
- Examine social determinants of health that impact diverse populations.
- Identify social determinants of health and illness in diverse communities/populations based on data.
- Discuss access and disparity issues in diverse populations and community health.
- Demonstrate an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion in population and community health.
Evaluation Criteria/Policies
The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:
| 90-100 |
= |
A |
| 80-89 |
= |
B |
| 70-79 |
= |
C |
| 0-69 |
= |
F |
Students should refer to the
Catalog/Student Handbook for information on the Academic Standing Policy, the Academic Integrity Policy, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and other policies relevant to their academic progress.
Final Course Grade
Calculated using the following weighted average
Evaluation Measure | Percentage of final grade |
Formative Assessments: Discussion Board 4 (10% each) | 40% |
Journals 2 (5% each) (Summative) | 10% |
Using Data in Population & Community Health Assignment (Summative) | 10% |
DEI in Community/Population Health (Summative) | 10% |
Health Promotion Project (Summative) | 30% |
TOTAL | 100% |
Program Graduate Competencies (PGCs are the competencies every graduate will develop specific to his or her major)
- Integrate nursing knowledge and knowledge from the sciences and other disciplines to inform clinical judgment.
- Demonstrates commitment to personal and professional growth, lifelong learning, and leadership opportunities that support safe, ethical nursing practice.
- Apply skills of inquiry, analysis, and information literacy to advance nursing research and support evidence-based nursing practice.
- Apply informatics and healthcare technologies to support the delivery of safe, equitable patient care in a variety of healthcare settings.
- Advocate for the delivery of safe, equitable patient care through effective systems-based practice, quality improvement, and engagement in the health care policy process.
- Direct compassionate, holistic patient-centered care through assessment and prioritization of healthcare needs, patient advocacy, interprofessional communication, collaboration, and delegation.
- Analyze the social determinants of health for diverse populations to improve equitable population health outcomes.
Core Curriculum Competencies (CCCs are the competencies every graduate will develop)
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
Students in Need of Accommodations Due to a Disability
We value all individuals and provide an inclusive environment that fosters equity and student success. The College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment with the campus Disabilities Support Counselor to request an accommodation needed due to a disability. The College's policy on accommodations for persons with disabilities can be found in the College's Guide to Requesting Academic Accommodations and/or Auxiliary Aids Students may also access the Guide and contact information for Disabilities Support Counselors through the Student Resources web page under Disabilities Support Services, or visit the campus Advising Center.