University of Portland Bulletin 2025-2026

NRS 440 Social Justice and Population Health

Students in this course will be prepared to provide nursing care to populations through the lens of social justice and nursing ethics. Students will appraise how structural inequities impact populations and examine the intersection of course concepts on individual and group health outcomes and quality of life. Students will explore strength-based approaches to nursing actions and interventions.

Prerequisite

Successful completion of all previous required 300-level Population Health and Wellness, Acute Illness Management, and Pathophysiology and Pharmacology courses
  • Up one level
  • 400