Principles of Public Health Nursing Practice University of Stirling

Overview

Principles of Public Health Nursing Practice at University of Stirling is concerned with studying the key elements of public health nursing practice and it is a core module for student health visitors on the MSc Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visiting); however, it would also be relevant for school nurses, and healthcare professionals working with children, young people, and their families. 

Objectives

You will:

1. Display mastery of the concepts, theories, principles, and models underpinning health improvement and public health nursing practice to address inequalities in health and promote the health, wellbeing and rights of children and families.

2. Synthesise knowledge and understanding of the wider determinants of health and related health inequalities and their impact on the health, wellbeing and development of children, young people and families.

3. Apply advanced knowledge and skills in public health approaches for preventing, promoting, supporting and improving the health and wellbeing of children, young people, and their families across the life course.

4. Evaluate community health needs and assets through community profiling and the synthesis and application of epidemiological and other health data including research

5. Critically appraise contemporary policy, legislation and guidance for children’s services including the knowledge and application of evidence and research to inform specialist community public health nursing practice.