Course Details
Course Code: NURS654 Course ID: 5349 Credit Hours: 4 Level: Graduate
This is a practicum course supporting community and public health nurses practicing at an advanced level. The practicum allows students to build on their previous knowledge in learning to design public health programs to improve health outcomes. Topics include assessing community and public health needs along with planning programs to meet those needs. Students work with the practicum coordinator and faculty to identify a qualified preceptor and select a practicum site. Students will complete 40 of the 160 hours of clinical practice required for completion of the program. (Prerequisites: PBHE520, PBHE527, PBHE550, and PBHE607)
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Start Month | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registration01/27/2025 - 07/04/2025 | Course Dates07/07/2025 - 08/31/2025 | Start Month July | SessionSummer 2025 Session B | Weeks8 Week session |
| Registration03/31/2025 - 08/29/2025 | Course Dates09/01/2025 - 10/26/2025 | Start Month September | SessionSummer 2025 Session D | Weeks8 Week session |
| Registration05/26/2025 - 10/31/2025 | Course Dates11/03/2025 - 12/28/2025 | Start Month November | SessionFall 2025 Session I | Weeks8 Week session |