NURS 908 - Health Care Policy

3 Credit Hours
This course examines health policy issues and policy-making processes at all levels, including institutional, local, state, regional, federal and international levels. Health policy issues related to ethics, cultural sensitivity, social determinants, healthcare delivery regulation, and financing are addressed. The leadership role as an advocate influencing health policy formation from a population health perspective is explored. Emphasized are skills for analyzing policy processes and engaging in politically competent actions for the transformation of a holistic and ethical healthcare system that meets the needs of the public and the nursing profession.

Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Doctor of Nursing Practice

Levels: Graduate

College of Nursing Nursing