See NURS 5200 Critical Issues in Health Care.
NURS 5200 Critical Issues in Health Care (3 hours)
This course examines multiple factors affecting the provision of care in an ever-changing health care system. The U.S. health policy-making system; ethical, legal, and political aspects of health care; and health care delivery systems will be explored, particularly in relation to their impact on nursing practice and nurses' ability to provide care. A historical perspective will facilitate a) identification of critical issues, b) understanding of how they developed to their current status, and c) examination of what options might exist for current and future resolution of these issues.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSN, MSN/MBA, or MBA program or permission of Nursing Program Director.
Pre or corequisite(s): NURS 5010 Professional Communication in Nursing.
