NURS 441 - Health Care Policy for the RN

3 Credit(s)

This course focuses on the economic, political, and social factors that influence and affect nursing care in the 21st century. Students examine the ethical, financial, legal, and social aspects of the health care delivery system and its functions. The course focuses on historical and current processes that shape health care policies, the impact of policy decisions, and how resources can be used effectively with the three main cornerstones of health care delivery: access, cost, and quality. Students discuss the role of information technology in managing health care and the impact on cultural and global trends. This course introduces the role of the nurse as advocate and change agent in influencing policy decisions that improve patient, provider, and system outcomes. It also focuses on strategies for shaping future health care policy and the needs of vulnerable and culturally diverse populations.
Prerequisite(s): Registered nurse.