NURS 447 - Public Health Nursing Practicum

Units: 2

Provides clinical experience for registered nurses (RNs) working with diverse populations targeting public health problems. Involves work with community partners and health agencies to assess populations, develop programs, provide health education, and assist high-risk or vulnerable populations within the community attain and maintain their optimum level of health. Clinical practicum is a community-based and population-focused public health nursing practice that meets the requirements for CA BRN PHN certificate and Quad Council competencies for public health nursing.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 450, NURS 451, and NURS 480
Corequisite(s): NURS 440.