This course provides the knowledge and philosophical foundations to understand the structure of the United States health care systems impact on the health of the individual and the population.  Students will examine the political and economic processes involved in the delivery of health care and will explore how nursing leadership and advocacy is necessary to optimize health for the individual, families, community, and society.  Nursing code of ethics within the context of a social justice framework is used to provide structure for analysis.

3 credit course

Dates and Time TBD

This course requires approval from Mary Antonelli, MS Program Director.