NURS 560 Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

This course examines concepts of health promotion and disease prevention across the lifespan to synthesize theory and plan evidence-based practice interventions. Basic principles of epidemiology and influences of genetics and genomics will be explored, and relationships of risk assessment, health behaviors, lifestyles, developmental stages, and sociocultural, psychological, and spiritual contributions to well-being will be applied to develop advanced nursing practice interventions to promote health for diverse populations. Prerequisites: Admission to the MSN Program or Division of Nursing approval.