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HEALTH CARE AND PUBLIC POLICY

NURSING 703
Course Description

Provides a comprehensive overview of the U.S. healthcare system and policy-making process at the local, state, and federal levels, as well as an analysis of global health policies in other countries. Key policy issues covered include Medicare, Medicaid, the uninsured, public health, and healthcare reform. Addresses the role of key stakeholders, including policy-makers, interest groups, and the media on the development of health policy, as well as key forces involved in policy-making, including economics, innovation, social, ethical, and political factors. Examine the role and responsibility of nurse leaders and the impact of health policy on nursing practice at the individual, community, and population level.

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.8

-0.46% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

0.32% from Historical

A Rate
68.75%

-7.05% from Historical

Class Size
32

1.59% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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