Trends in Nursing & Health Care

NUR525

Exploration of historical, current, and emerging trends in nursing and healthcare and application of these trends to advance nursing practice. Topics include managing and negotiating healthcare delivery systems, policy development, healthcare legislative and regulatory processes, changes in technology and its impact on healthcare, managing healthcare costs, diversity and social issues, nursing staff and faculty shortages, and the effects of an aging population on healthcare, with a focus on health promotion and prevention to improve healthcare outcomes.

3 Credits: 3 Lecture

Prerequisites:
NUR505