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    Apr 25, 2024  
2017-2018 Augusta University Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Augusta University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

NURS 8250 - Health Care Policy: Implications for the Advanced Practice Nurse



National, state, and local health care policy impacts health care at the level of delivery. Health care delivery models and re-imbursement mechanisms will be analyzed from a policy perspective. The relationship between policy and patient care will be examined in areas such as distribution of limited resources, health care disparities, diffusion of technology, and current issues in health care. Students will critically examine a clinical issue, how health policy impacts outcomes and identify strategies to advocate for policy reform.

Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

Credit Hours: 2
Lecture Hours: 2

Repeat Status: No

Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Nursing Practice


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