This course prepares the APRN/NP to examine the healthcare system through the lens of health policy and social justice. Students will focus on policy research analysis, development, and implementations of healthcare policy agendas. The course will address how to identify gaps in policy that have impact on health disparities and inequities at the institutional, local, state, regional, national, and/or international levels. The course will prepare the APRN/NP to analyze the policy process and advocate for equitable care for all patients.
Prerequisites
NSG 545