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The course content addresses the application of principles and theories of leadership, management, and evaluation in a public health nursing setting. The educational focus will be mentored, but student-directed, leadership and evaluation skills development. Each student will be expected to complete an internship with a public health-related agency. During this placement, the student will conduct a program evaluation and analyze the use of management and leadership skills within the agency. The student's leadership skill development will be enhanced by working collaboratively with leaders in their host agency. Early in the semester, each student will identify her/his specific learning and skills development objectives. Faculty will guide students through the process of meeting these. Weekly seminars complement the field experience. 168 hours clinical. Prerequisites: NR 110.560 and 500.602, 604, 605, PH.340.601, PH.140.611 & 612 OR PH.140.621, 622, & 623