In-depth study of local, state, and national policies affecting the health of populations. Emphasis on regulatory and legislative issues related to the nursing profession. Examine the nurse's role in the legislative and political process.
Acceptance to a BSN pathway program.
Course Learning Outcomes
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Manage information and technology to promote communication, access research, and other reliable evidence, and mitigate error in a variety of healthcare systems.
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Manage information and technology to promote communication, access research, and other reliable evidence, and mitigate error in a variety of healthcare systems.
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Apply quality improvement processes to effectively implement patient safety initiatives and affect health system change.
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Apply quality improvement processes to effectively implement patient safety initiatives and affect health system change.
Core Topics
- Policy development
- Policy analysis and evaluation of social and public policy
- Licensure and regulation
- Advocacy for vulnerable populations
- Access, equity, affordability, social justice in healthcare delivery
- Political activism and professional organizations
- Impact of social trends on health policy (obesity, genetics, and genomics, etc.)
- Nurse as patient advocate
- Nursing and APRN scope of practice and policy perspectives of health professionals (physicians, nurse practitioners, etc.)