For every 1 hour in a theory class, it is expected that students complete 2–3 hours of study in preparation for class. For this course, it is expected that a minimum of 10–15 hours of study outside of class is completed each week. Please check your Student Portal for specific class meeting times, dates, and locations. In some courses, there is a required online Zoom session in week 10. Please see course specifics below. You are not required to complete any pre-work before Week 1, however, preparation for class is recommended.  Contact Information Instructor: Victoria Marroquin Email: vMarroquin@westcoastuniversity.edu Office: 909 480-1597  Course Description This course provides the theoretical framework to incorporate public health principles with nursing knowledge and skills to offer preventative, health promoting, and protective services that benefit aggregate populations. Total Course Credits: 3 Total Course Hours: 45 Lecture Hours In-Class: 45 Lab Hours: 0 Supervised Clinical/Practicum Hours: 0 Externship/Internship Hours: 0 Requisites Course Prerequisites: RN licensure or NURS 307 and NURS 317L Course Corequisites: NURS 342L  Course Learning Outcomes 1. Analyze theoretical and empirical knowledge from previous nursing courses to gain understanding of individuals, families, groups, and communities and their health care needs. 2. Apply evidence-based nursing practices that will demonstrate ethnic identity, cultural awareness strategies, and sociocultural practices of clients in the community