Section: Unit 1: Foundations of Population and Community Health | Population and Community Health | NextGenU.org

  • Unit Learning Outcomes:
    • Understand core concepts and principles of population and community health nursing from a global perspective
    • Analyze the role of nurses in managing population health and public/community health practices
    • Explore historical and modern trends in population health and their implications for nursing practices

    • Unit 1: Lesson 1: Introduction to Population Health

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Define population health 
      • Explain the importance of population health in nursing practice
      • Outline the global trends in population health
      • Define the role of nurses in population health management

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 55 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson Summary: Unit 1 Lesson 1 Introduction to Population Health URL
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      Slide Deck Presentation: Introduction to Population Health URL
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      Introduction to Population Health Flashcards URL
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      Quiz: Unit 1 Lesson 1

    • Unit 1: Lesson 2: Foundations of Public/Community Health

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Explain the historical development of public health globally
      • Identify the core functions of public health
      • Outline the essential services of public health
      • Explain the importance of public/community health in nursing practice

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 55 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson Summary: Unit 1 Lesson 2 Foundations of Public/Community Health URL
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      Slide Deck Presentation: Foundations of Public/Community Health URL
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      Foundations of Public/Community Health Flashcards URL
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      Quiz: Unit 1 Lesson 2
      Not available unless: The activity Quiz: Unit 1 Lesson 1 is complete and passed

    • Unit 1: Lesson 3: Population-Based Nursing Practice

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Define population-based nursing practice
      • Explain the scope of practice for public health nurses
      • Identify the core competencies for public health nurses
      • Discuss the application of the nursing process in community health settings

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 2 hours.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities

       

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      Lesson Summary: Unit 1 Lesson 3 Population-Based Nursing Practice URL
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      Slide Deck Presentation: Population-Based Nursing Practice URL
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      Population-Based Nursing Practice Flashcards URL
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      Quiz: Unit 1 Lesson 3
      Not available unless: The activity Quiz: Unit 1 Lesson 2 is complete and passed
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      Unit 1 Exam Quiz
      Not available unless: The activity Quiz: Unit 1 Lesson 3 is complete and passed