This program is for both novice and experienced nurses in public/community health, or those desiring to move from individual patient care to influencing populations. Graduates develop skills in advanced community-based interventions and outcomes measurement, with emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention strategies for a targeted population. Advanced skills include leading and influencing local to national public health agendas through program development, funding, implementation and evaluation; health policy creation; and management of public health entities. Graduates will find employment in state and county health departments, national and regional agencies or as leaders in community-based clinical and advocacy agencies.
| Common Core |
Credit hrs. |
| NRSG 748 |
Theories for Practice and Research: Individual, Family, Community |
3 |
| NRSG 754 |
Health Care Research |
3 |
| NRSG 755 | Health Care Professionalism: Issues and Roles | 3 |
| NRSG 898 |
Research Project |
2 |
| Sub total |
|
11 |
| Leadership Core |
| NRSG 880 | Organizational Foundations for Leading Change |
3 |
| NRSG 808 | Social Context for Health Care Policy | 2 |
| NRSG 885 | Evaluation and Analysis for Health Care Effectiveness | 2 |
| NRSG 826 | Global Perspectives and Diversity in Health Care | 2 |
| NRSG 820 | Organizational Communication and Program Planning | 2 |
| Sub total |
|
11 |
| Public Health Specialty Track |
| NRSG 809 |
Health Promotion and Complementary Therapies | 3 |
| PVRM 800 |
Epidemiology |
3 |
| PVRM 830 | Environmental Health | 3 |
| NRSG 827/828 | Advanced Concepts in Public Health Nursing/Practicum | 2/3 |
| NRSG 829 | Public Health Practicum | 3 |
| Sub total |
17 |
| Total Credits Required: |
39 |
Joint Degree
Master of Science in Public Health Nursing
Master of Public Health
This joint program addresses the changing role of the community/public health advanced practice nurse (C/PHAPN) functioning in local to international public health arenas. The C/PHAPN needs knowledge and expertise in nursing, public health science, social and cultural sciences and the advanced practice nursing role in various public health settings. They function in administrative and clinical roles, with titles such as director, bureau chief, clinical specialist, consultant, coordinator or manager.
Inquiries should be directed to:
The University of Kansas School of Nursing
Office of Student Affairs
Mail Stop 2029
3901 Rainbow Blvd.
Kansas City, KS 66160
(913) 588-1621
toll-free: 1-888-588-1619
TDD: 1-888-766-3777
E-mail: soninfo@kumc.edu
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