DNP 7104 Politics and Policy in the Health Care System

This course examines the perplexing challenges faced in the United States healthcare system. Students will be engaged in critical analysis of health policy, while building knowledge to shape systems in politically astute ways. Concepts and issues related to health policymaking and political processes are explored for their impact on specific spheres of advanced nursing practice in contemporary health care systems. Legislative/regulatory and health care delivery/financing issues are examined in relation to the advanced practice nurse leader’s role in health policy development and the impact these issues have on the health care system.