Healthcare Policy, Finance and Regulatory Environments for RNs

Catalog description

This course provides students with an overview of the influence of healthcare policy in shaping the nature, quality, cost, access, and safety of the healthcare environment. The focus is on the broader context of healthcare, including how patient care services are organized and financed, how reimbursement is structured, and the role of regulatory agencies in defining the boundaries of nursing practice in a complex inter-professional environment.