Health Policy and Advocacy in Nursing. 3 credits

Catalog description

Prepares students to assess the policy dimensions of nursing issues and advocacy skills in clinical practice, education, and research environments and to translate nursing research into policy. Builds on knowledge and skills acquired through longitudinal community coursework and field experience in the nursing major. Critically evaluates policies that influenced the structure, financing and quality of health care encountered during their rotations. Examines ways to advocate for the community to promote population health and gain skills to influence policy, social justice and health equity. Offered by Nursing . Limited to two attempts.