NRSG 7070 - Healthcare Policy & Professionalism

Credits: (2)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem - Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem - Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem - Online
Description: In this course, learners will incorporate principles of professionalism to engage with decision-makers in respectful and meaningful ways. Learners will then examine the policy-making process to identify opportunities that advanced practice nurses can employ to influence the development of strong healthcare policies. Finally, students will use their knowledge to analyze healthcare policies and identify strategies that could be used to advocate for individuals and the profession of nursing to ensure healthcare systems that are safe, equitable, and ethical. Upon completion of this course, the student achieves course practicum hours.
Pre-requisite(s): Student must be admitted to the DNP program.