Discussion: Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) / Experimental Study Designs (NURS 6700 Week 4, Walden University) The Week 4 discussion in NURS 6700 focuses on randomized controlled trials (RCTs) as the gold standard experimental study design in epidemiology. Students typically analyze an assigned or selected article/news example involving an RCT, explain key elements of RCT design, […]

Assignment 2: Epidemiologic Study Designs (NURS 6700 Week 4, Walden University) This assignment builds on Week 3’s selection of a population health problem. It focuses on selecting an appropriate epidemiologic study design (observational or experimental) to investigate an association between a risk factor/exposure and a health outcome. Typical Prompt (based on student-uploaded materials for NURS […]

Discussion: Observational Study Designs (NURS 6700 Week 3 / Module 2, Walden University) The Week 3 discussion in NURS 6700 focuses on observational study designs in epidemiology (typically ecological, cross-sectional, case-control, and cohort studies). Students analyze provided or selected articles that use these designs, identify the specific design employed, discuss its strengths and limitations in […]

Assignment 1: Selecting a Population Health Problem (NURS 6700 Week 3, Walden University) As you know, promoting positive social change is a part of the Walden mission. To be an effective agent for social change, nurses must be able to logically and critically analyze population health issues using epidemiologic concepts, and then communicate insights in […]

Week 2: Epidemiologic Measures and Data Sources Learning Objectives By the end of this week, students will be able to: Differentiate between key epidemiologic measures of disease frequency and association (e.g., incidence, prevalence, relative risk, odds ratio). Identify and evaluate primary and secondary data sources used in population health. Apply epidemiologic measures to describe and […]

Week 2 Assignment: Application of Epidemiologic Measures Due: Day 7 (11:59 p.m. MT) Points: 100 points Length: 3–4 pages (excluding title page and references), double-spaced, APA 7th edition. Instructions: For this Assignment, you will build on your Week 1 topic selection by applying epidemiologic measures to your chosen population health problem. Write a scholarly paper […]

Week 1 Discussion: Introduction to Epidemiology, Population Health, and Your Selected Health Problem Due Dates Main Post: By Day 3 (11:59 p.m. MT) Response Posts: By Day 6 (11:59 p.m. MT) Total Points: 100 points (or as indicated in your specific rubric) To Prepare Review the Learning Resources for Week 1, including the course textbook […]

Week 1 Assignment: Initial Population Health Problem Proposal Due: Day 7 Points: Typically 100 points Length: 2–3 pages (excluding title page and references), double-spaced, APA 7th edition. Instructions: For the culminating course project, you will develop a Population Health Program Proposal. This Week 1 assignment forms the foundation. Write a short paper in which you: […]

Important Note on Course Title: According to Walden University’s official academic catalog, NURS 6700 is officially titled Epidemiology and Population Health (5 credits). It emphasizes how epidemiologic concepts and methods inform evidence-based practice (EBP) in advanced nursing and population health contexts. The course explores disease distribution, etiology, study designs, data sources, measures of association, bias, […]

NURS 6700: Epidemiology and Population Health (5 credits) Course Description In this course, students examine the foundations, processes, and application of evidence-based practice (EBP) in advanced nursing roles. Emphasizing the integration of best available research evidence with clinical expertise and patient/family preferences, students learn to systematically identify clinical problems, formulate answerable questions, search and critically […]