DNP 7102 Prevention and Population Health I

This course will prepare the DNP student to develop and evaluate approaches to health care delivery that address the needs of various populations with a focus on prevention, quality of health care, diversity and patient safety. In Section I the DNP student will analyze epidemiologic, biostatistical and environmental data related to individual, aggregate and population health and synthesize interventions related to prevention, health promotion and access to care. The DNP student will be expected to apply these principles along with knowledge of nursing science to conduct a comprehensive and systematic assessment of health and illness as it relates to prevention and population health. Students will be expected to complete 28 hours of practicum during the course.