NUR 204 Healthcare Policy

This core course focuses on developing the nurse's role in the planning and analysis of health care policies and how those policies impact clinical practice and health care delivery. Concepts related to policy making are included: specifically how to formulate a healthcare policy, how to affect the political process, and stakeholder involvement in policy decision-making and implementation. The content serves to develop an understanding and appreciation for increasing levels of public, governmental and third party participation in and scrutiny of the strategic direction of the healthcare system. Current mandated legislation and the effect on nursing with an emphasis on concepts of access, quality, ethics and cost containment will be the framework for course dialogue. Prerequisite: Admission into the MSN program, graduate standing, and NUR 203 (may be taken concurrently). Equivalent to NUR 245.