NURS 607 - Contemporary Issues in Healthcare Economics and Social Policy

Units: 3
Current national health economics and policy issues are analyzed with a focus on the impact to accessibility, affordability, and quality. Engagement strategies for advanced practice nurses in health policy development, implementation, and advocacy for public health are critically evaluated.

Prerequisites: M.S.N. major.
Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground, or Hybrid, or Online-Asynchronous.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Analyze the influence of health policy on healthcare economics, systems and outcomes.
Critically evaluate strategies for engagement of nurse leaders in health policy development, implementation, and advocacy.
Examine the legal and ethical implications of policy for accessibility, affordability and quality of care.
Effectively advocate for evidence-based policies that expand the scope of advanced nursing practice and promote professional growth, contributing to the advancement of the nursing profession.
Analyze current public health issues and propose evidence-based policy solutions that address specific health concerns, effectively communicating and advocating for these policies to advance public health.
Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate the influence of healthcare policies on nursing practice, identify areas where regulations impact patient care, and propose evidence-based improvements to enhance the quality of healthcare delivery.