NSG/507
Social Justice and Information Systems for Population Health
Course level: NUR Graduate
Christine O.
BSA
Online classes, always on, 24/7/365
Go to class any time of the day or night. If you have questions, call 866-354-1800 to speak with an Enrollment Representative.
This course investigates the impact of health variances and the promotion of wellness through advocacy for all individuals. Advanced analysis and evaluation of theories, concepts, and methods related to wellness and health variance will be examined. The use of technology and informatics will provide data to analyze the relationship between health outcomes and economics, social status, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, and cultural background at the graduate level of nursing. Emphasis is on assessment of the social determinants of health and nurse-patient interactions related to health outcomes.
Prerequisites
- Completion of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree
- A valid, unrestricted/unencumbered RN license
(Evaluation of submitted requirements may take up to 72 hours to be approved.)
Required materials
The materials required for this course are covered in your resource fees.
Earn these career-relevant skills in weeks, not years.
Information Technology
Evaluate information within informatics systems to achieve health equity for diverse populations
Health Equity
Analyze policies surrounding disparities and inequities impacting diverse populations
Analyze Social Determinants
Analyze the social, political and economic determinants of health and how they contribute to population health and health inequities