Course Descriptions
Doctor of Nursing Practice
DNP 7103
Population Health (20 Experiential Engagement hours)
3 credits
This course will examine and evaluate prevention strategies, healthcare quality measures, diversity principles, and patient safety considerations related to population health. Students will explore community, environmental, cultural, and socioeconomic dimensions of care as evidenced by completion of a community based collaborative action research project. Grant writing principles will be introduced relative to the provision of improving population health at the community, state, and/or national level. 20 experiential engagement hours aligned with the AACN DNP Essentials will be completed in this course.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Combined Post-Masters FNP or AGPCNP Certificate/DNP option, DNP Program, or permission of the DNP Program Chair.