NURS 7017 - Healthcare Policy and Advocacy

Institution:

King University

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Description:

This course examines the ethical socioeconomic political legal and power considerations in the development of local state and national health policy. This course prepares the student to critically evaluate the unique challenges influencing health care policy the policy process and issues concerning social injustice. An emphasis on professional values advocacy cultural diversity issues and political activism assists the student to become influencers in policy formation and evaluation. A critical analysis of health policy will be completed with the goal of developing leadership skills to identify analyze and influence policy at the local state and federal levels.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.king.edu

Phone Number:

(423) 968-1187

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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