The course explores policy development and political processes that impact the health of the nation and health care systems. The course connects the role of the DNP nurse leader to civic engagement through the lens of social justice for the purpose of analyzing the policy process and engagement in politically competent action for person-centered outcomes. The course develops purposeful perspectives and outlines diverse resources to support the advanced practice nurse in influencing, designing, and implementing ethical health care policies that frame individual and systems outcomes. The role of the nurse leader as advocate for and partner in shaping policy at all levels is emphasized.
DNP 640: Health Policy, Politics, and Perspectives
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