NRSG 450W - Global Health, Healthcare Policy and Finance

3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)

The purpose of this course is to examine the foundations of healthcare policy, the financial structure of healthcare systems, and the regulatory environments that impact nursing practice and client care. This course will also analyze current and emerging global health priorities, including emerging infectious diseases, poverty, health inequity, health systems reforms, and major global initiatives for disease prevention and health promotion. This course meets the upper level writing requirement.