NURS 474 - Health Care Policy and Ethics for RNs

(3 credits)

The focus of this course is the utilization of an ethical framework in examining the influence of politics on the development of current healthcare policies and the delivery of healthcare. The student is introduced to a variety of policy questions and principles of ethics that impact healthcare. Specific consideration is placed on the understanding of the legislative and organizational processes, current ethical health issues, and the effect of health policy on care and of diverse populations. Healthcare policies, legal issues, reimbursement, state and national regulatory policies are reviewed.