NURS 418 - Public and Global Health

Credit(s): 3

PUBLIC & GLOBAL HEALTH
Component: Lecture
Provides an overview of global health issues, including emerging public health concerns amidst diverse cultural beliefs and practices. Addresses demographic, economic, and political realities that lead to a need for increasing awareness of global health disparities and engagement in culturally responsive health care. Delivers a global perspective of transnational health issues, social determinants, and solutions while addressing health care needs locally. Employs interdisciplinary clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice to propose solutions for population based prevention.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: For Traditional and Accelerated BSN Nursing Majors: NURS 120, NURS 243, and NURS 263.

For RN-BSN Nursing Majors: No prereqs. RESTRICTIONS: Nursing Majors only or permission of instructor.

Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring

General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Creative Ideation GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2B: Communicate Orally GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures GE4: Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5B: Reason Computationally GE5C: Reason Scientifically