NURS 860 Health Policy & Advocacy for Health Care Professionals

This course provides an overview of the American political system, the legislative process, and its influences on health policy. Current health policy issues related to administration, advanced practice nursing, patient outcomes, and other disciplines will be addressed. Students will develop skills to critically analyze and evaluate health policy and related processes.

Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Winter (hybrid and online)

Prerequisites - NURS 810, NURS 830, and NURS 840
Restriction by Major - DNP, DNP-GCNS, DNP-PCNP
Restriction by Degree Type - Doctoral standing

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Course History -
Change to description 6/2023, effective Fall 2023; Major restriction updated 5/2017, 7/2017, effective Fall 2017; New Course 5/2015, effective Fall 2016

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Fall 2024 Course Sections