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2014-2015 University Catalog 
    
2014-2015 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

NUR 62500 - History, Ethics, And Innovations In Health-Care Delivery Systems


Credit Hours: 3.00. Broadens and refines the student’s view of the current health-care delivery system by providing an analysis from an historical perspective, of the forces that have shaped the system, including scientific discoveries, technological advances, social justice issues and the development of health professions and institutions. Nursing knowledge is influenced by these multiple factors; thus, the course provides students with tools to lead others in meeting the many challenges the health-care system brings. Achronological and topical format is used, which investigates policy and societal trends affecting health care, the nursing and medical professions, and professional practice. Changes in the roles of health-care providers and consumers are assessed from economic, social, organizational, political, ethical, legal, and technological perspectives. Typically offered Fall.