NURS 430 - NR SCI: HLTHCRE & ORGZTION SYSTEMS

Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 2
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 2

To address the challenges within a healthcare system, a deep understanding of how the system works is required. This course explores the fundamentals of the U.S. health care system and introduces the principal participants and institutions; explaining what they do, how they interact, and underlying ethical issues. This course will cover the roles of various health professionals, hospitals, outpatient care, insurance and financing arrangements, and health policy. The challenges of cost management, access to care, and quality of care for individuals and populations; while highlighting causes of health and healthcare inequities will be explored. While the course focuses on the U.S. healthcare system, alternative healthcare systems in developed countries will be referenced. 

Offered Fall, Spring

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the undergraduate nursing program. NURS 350 , NURS 355 , NURS 358 , NURS 359 , NURS 370 , NURS 375