C920 Course Module: Community Health Promotion and Nurse Advocacy

C920 Course Module: Community Health Promotion and Nurse Advocacy

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Western Governors University

C919 Facilitation of Context-Based Student Centered Learning

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C920 Course Module Template

A1. Course Description (enter your response below)

This course introduces students to foundational and applied concepts in community and population health nursing. Emphasis is placed on the social determinants of health, epidemiological principles, health equity, and culturally responsive care. Through experiential learning strategies such as community assessments, case analyses, and evidence-based practice activities, students develop competencies necessary to advocate for underserved populations. The course also prepares learners to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary teams and to design population-focused interventions that improve health outcomes at the community level.

Module #1

A1a. Module Summary

This module concentrates on the expanding responsibilities of Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)–prepared nurses within community health settings. A primary focus is the concept of Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) and their influence on individual and population-level outcomes. Students examine definitions, scope of practice, and real-world applications of community health nursing while engaging in interactive and reflective learning activities that connect theory to practice.

A2. Module Title

Introduction to Community Health Nursing and Social Determinants of Health

A3. Course Objectives

1. Evaluate how nurses contribute to the improvement of community and population health using evidence-based strategies.

2. Examine the effects of social determinants of health on health disparities through applied, case-based analysis.

A4. Student Learning Outcomes

By the conclusion of this module, students will be able to:

1. Explain the definition, scope, and professional responsibilities of community health nursing.

2. Recognize major social determinants of health and describe their impact on population health outcomes.

A5. Module Topics

1. Roles and responsibilities of community health nurses

2. Overview and implications of social determinants of health

A6. Learning Resources

Ahmed, Z. (2025). Transitioning to competency-based education in nursing: A scoping review of curriculum review and revision strategies. BMC Medical Education.

Module #1 Overview Table

Task Area	Description
Focus	Community health nursing roles and SDOH
Instructional Approach	Active learning, case discussions, and applied examples
Key Competencies	Population health advocacy, health equity awareness

Module #2

A1a. Module Summary

This module addresses evidence-based approaches to health promotion, disease prevention, and community assessment. Students explore epidemiological concepts and their application in identifying health trends and managing outbreaks. Emphasis is placed on designing culturally responsive interventions and utilizing data to inform community health decisions.

A2. Module Title

Health Promotion and Community Assessment

A3. Course Objectives

1. Create health promotion initiatives tailored to the needs of diverse populations.

2. Apply foundational epidemiological concepts to assess community health concerns.

A4. Student Learning Outcomes

By the end of this module, students will be able to:

1. Develop culturally appropriate and evidence-informed health promotion interventions.

2. Perform a basic community assessment using epidemiological data and surveillance tools.

A5. Module Topics

1. Principles of health promotion and disease prevention

2. Community assessment methods and epidemiology

A6. Learning Resources

Bowen, S. A., Alamian, A., & Onufrak, S. (2025). Public health research and program strategies for diabetes prevention and management. Preventing Chronic Disease, 22, E11. https://doi.org/10.5888/pcd22.240501

Heath, L., Stevens, R., Nicholson, B., Wherton, J., Gao, M., Callan, C., Haasova, S., & Aveyard, P. (2024). Strategies to improve the implementation of preventive care in primary care: A systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Medicine, 22, Article 412. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-024-03588-5

Lauwers, E. D. L., Vandecasteele, R., McMahon, M., De Maesschalck, S., & Willems, S. (2024). The patient perspective on diversity-sensitive care: A systematic review. International Journal for Equity in Health, 23(1), 117. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-024-02189-1

Mora, R., & Maze, M. (2024). The role of cultural competency training to address health disparities in surgical settings. British Medical Bulletin, 150(1), 42–59. https://doi.org/10.1093/bmb/ldae005

A7. Learning Activities

1. Design and critique public service announcements (PSAs) addressing community health issues.

2. Conduct a community windshield survey to identify environmental and social health factors.

A7a. Context-Based Scenario Details

1. Students participate in simulated nurse-led health education sessions to practice communication and teaching strategies.

2. Learners analyze an outbreak investigation case study to apply epidemiological reasoning and propose intervention strategies.

Module #2 Overview Table

Task Area	Description
Focus	Health promotion, epidemiology, and community assessment
Applied Learning	PSAs, windshield surveys, outbreak case analysis
Key Skills Developed	Cultural competence, data interpretation, preventive care planning

References

Ahmed, Z. (2025). Transitioning to competency-based education in nursing: A scoping review of curriculum review and revision strategies. BMC Medical Education.

Bowen, S. A., Alamian, A., & Onufrak, S. (2025). Public health research and program strategies for diabetes prevention and management. Preventing Chronic Disease, 22, E11. https://doi.org/10.5888/pcd22.240501

Heath, L., Stevens, R., Nicholson, B., Wherton, J., Gao, M., Callan, C., Haasova, S., & Aveyard, P. (2024). Strategies to improve the implementation of preventive care in primary care: A systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Medicine, 22, Article 412. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-024-03588-5

Lauwers, E. D. L., Vandecasteele, R., McMahon, M., De Maesschalck, S., & Willems, S. (2024). The patient perspective on diversity-sensitive care: A systematic review. International Journal for Equity in Health, 23(1), 117. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-024-02189-1

Mora, R., & Maze, M. (2024). The role of cultural competency training to address health disparities in surgical settings. British Medical Bulletin, 150(1), 42–59. https://doi.org/10.1093/bmb/ldae005