Rural Population (demographics) and Rural Health Disparities

Description of Module: This module will introduce the student to the demographics of the rural population and the health disparities that are unique to the rural population. Students will be provided with a base of information that will be used as they progress in NURS 434. They will use the skill of appraisal to gain knowledge about the rural population and rural health disparities the rural population faces. This knowledge will be used as the student progresses through NURS 434 and creates a plan to care for the rural population.

Module Objectives:

1. Explore Sequencing Paper assignment for NURS 434
2. Create teams as desired for course assignment
3. Describe a definition of ‘rural’
4. Describe the landscape view of life in a rural setting
5. Appraise health status disparities of the rural population
6. Explain the life expectancy of the rural population
7. Summarize the rural population and rural health disparities