NURS 356 - Legal Issues and Health Care Policy

Institution:

University of the District of Columbia

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Description:

This course is designed to expand the learner's knowledge of the legal and policy systems and their influence on the health care delivery system and nursing practice. Legal issues related to nurse practice acts and nurse regulatory bodies, and the changing role and responsibilities of the nurse, are examined. Issues of funding methods, resource allocation, access to care, and disparities impacting the health care system are addressed from a policy perspective. Students will evaluate the effects of specified practice and health care laws and policies germane to practice, consumer health, the profession of nursing and identify factors they may influence in a proactive response to achieve quality patient outcomes. Junior level (Level 1) standing in the RN-to-BSN program is required. This course is taught in the first year of the Junior year (Level 1).

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.udc.edu

Phone Number:

(202) 274-5012

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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