Health Care Policy and Economics in Nursing ((3 Credits ))

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This course examines the foundations of health care policy that impacts nursing practice, and client care. Students will participate in a critical analysis of current legislative issues, economic constraints, and political controversies, that influence emerging trends in nursing practice, and health care systems. Course content will include an appraisal of the implications of policy and economics on issues of access, equity, affordability, health disparities, and social justice in health care. Students will gain knowledge that prepares them to assume leadership roles in health care policy development.