Managing Population Health – NURS 503
CG • Section 8WK • 11/08/2019 to 04/16/2020 • Modified 02/09/2022
Course Description
This course focuses on health behaviors of diverse populations and critical analysis of various theories of health promotion and clinical prevention. Health behaviors of different cultures and age groups are addressed, relevant nursing research on health promotion and clinical prevention are discussed, and new areas for nursing research are identified. Emphasis is placed on the promotion of health, prevention of illness, and environmental factors that impact health status. The importance of providing appropriate, individualized health care that is sensitive to the ethnic, racial, gender and age differences within and across diverse populations is stressed and the role of the advanced practice nurse is emphasized.
For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.
Rationale
Personal lifestyles are known to have an impact on health status, and nurses can use their influence to change behaviors. The complex health care environment has created the need for individuals, health professionals, communities, government, and society to adopt health promotion and prevention strategies. Knowledge, skills, and abilities in the area of assessment, planning implementation, and evaluation are required to accomplish positive health promotion outcomes for families and communities.
Course Assignment
Textbook readings and videos
Course Requirements Checklist
After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.
Discussions (2)
There will be 2 Discussions throughout this course. Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to create a thread in response to the provided topic for each Discussion. Each thread must be at least 500 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be at least 250 words. Each thread must be supported by at least 2 citations and each reply must be supported by 1 citation. All citations must be in current APA format.
Measurable Learning Outcomes: A, D, E and F; MSN PLOs- 6, 17, and 20; AACN Essentials- I, VII and VIII
Healthy People eLearning Assignment
The student will review a case study and answer associated questions in current APA format. The case study responses must include 3 – 5 scholarly sources in addition to the course textbooks and the Bible.
Measurable Learning Outcomes: E and F; MSN PLOs- 1, 2, 6, 7, 11, and 16; AACN Essentials- IV, VIII and IX
Behavioral Economics PowerPoint Assignment
The student will write a 10 – 15 slide PowerPoint in current APA format that focuses on supports and barriers for successful behavior change. The PowerPoint must include 3 – 5 scholarly sources in addition to the course textbooks and the Bible.
Measurable Learning Outcomes: A, C, D, E and F; MSN PLOs- 1, 2, 6, 7, and 11; AACN Essentials- I, II, and IX
Healthcare Quality and Safety Assignment
The student will write a 5 – 7-page paper that discusses the tenets of healthcare quality and safety in current APA format. The paper must include at least 3 – 5 scholarly sources in addition to the course textbooks and the Bible.
Measurable Learning Outcomes: D, E and G; MSN PLOs- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7; AACN Essentials- I, II, III, IV, VI and IX
Population Health Intervention Project Assignment
Outline
The student will write a 2 –3-page alphanumeric or full-sentence outline that focuses on the elements of a health indicator intervention in current APA format. The outline must include at least 3 – 5 scholarly sources in addition to the course textbooks and the Bible.
Annotated Bibliography
The student will write an annotated bibliography of 8 – 10 sources selected for the Population Health Intervention Final Paper in current APA format.
Final Paper
The student will write a 10 – 15-page paper in current APA format that focuses on the essential elements of a health intervention. The paper must include 8 – 10 scholarly sources in addition to the course textbooks and the Bible.
Measurable Learning Outcomes: A, B, C, D, E and F; MSN PLOs- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13 and 16; AACN Essentials- I, II, IV, VI, VII, VIII and IX
