MSN Essential I
The achievement of the course outcomes ensured that one determines the differences and similarities of epidemiological data that impacts the various prevention levels. The course identified relevant outcome measures and study designs used in epidemiology such as environmental exposures, reproductive health, and chronic illnesses. As such, it was possible to incorporate the concepts of causation to determine best interventions for prevention. Exploration of the various study designs such as randomized control trials made it possible to use the study findings in disease prevention and treatment. Knowledge on various sources of epidemiological data facilitates the development of interventions to deal with chronic illnesses while incorporating the genetic field. The genetic field determines a patient’s suitability to a treatment intervention.
Nursing Practitioner Core Competencies
The ability to differentiate the sources of epidemiological data enables the determination of chronic illnesses treatment interventions and the inclusion of genetic implications on disease management. The genetics field informs nursing care practices such as screening and assessment of population at risk. The course informs the reliance of evidence-based practices for population-based research and incorporation of the collected information in the nursing practices. Application of the evidence at the population levels determines the association between diseases and demographic aspects. Also, one can realize the cultural practices associated with the burden of illness in a particular community.
The completion of the course outcomes meets the MSN program outcome, MSN Essential I and Nursing Practitioner Core Competencies while influencing nursing practices. Evidence-based practices provides information in understudied fields and emerging illnesses. As such, it is possible to determine treatment processes and necessitated community intervention for illness-prevention in the long-term.