NURS 7306 - HEALTH POLICY & POLITICS

[3 Credits]

This course explores policy making and political processes at the local, state, national, institutional and organizational level that impact health care delivery systems and the nation’s health. The course examines the role and civic competence of a doctorally prepared nurse’s in policy formulation, implementation, analysis, evaluation, and termination. The ethical role of the doctorally prepared nurse in institutional, organizational policy making processes, board leadership and governance will be examined. Current health care and policy issues will be explored.