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NURS 50403 - Statistical Reasoning in Public Health


3 Credit(s)
Co/Prerequisite(s): NURS 50303  
This course provides students with a broad overview of statistical methods and concepts. The interpretation and conceptual foundations of statistical estimation and inference are included.  In addition, this course examines the process of scientific inquiry, knowledge generation, utilization, and dissemination of evidence into advanced nursing practice in order to propose quality improvement initiatives that advance the delivery of safe, high-quality care for patient populations. Students critically evaluate evidence, including scientific findings, and apply levels of evidence and theoretical frameworks to design culturally appropriate clinical prevention interventions and public health based care that reduce risks, prevent disease, and promote health and well-being. Students apply these strategies to recognize gaps in nursing and health care knowledge, identifying potential solutions or innovations for those gaps, plan and implement practice changes, and evaluate the outcomes in order to improve public health nursing practice. In this course, students developing a plan to implement solutions into the public healthcare setting.



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