2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

NRSG 535 Healthcare Policy and Politics

This course examines the United States health care system from the perspective of providers, regulators, and consumers with a focus on contemporary issues related to health and social policy. The direct-entry MSN student will explore health policy and politics within government organizations, local communities, professional associations, special interest groups, and healthcare organizations, and examine the impact of culture, economics, technology, and social justice on health care systems and policy. The course emphasizes advocacy and foundational skills necessary for the nurse to act and improve the health of individuals, families, and communities.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

all previous NRSG courses

Corequisite

NRSG 533, NRSG 534