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NUR-546 Hea Prom & Dis Prevent L 3
NUR-548
Nsg Ethics & Larger Healthcare Arena
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This course will examine ways health care delivery systems , public health agencies , community-based organizations , and other engaged stakeholders work in collaboration to develop interventions to improve the health outcomes of both individuals and populations in the local , national , and global arena . An upstream thinking approach will be utilized focusing on the social determinants of health , fundamental issues of health equity , and social justice across the lifespan . Continued attention to epidemiologic principles will enhance the knowledge needed to understand the natural history and burden of diseases , the evaluation of preventive interventions , and the globalization of health . The expanded role of the Clinical Nurse Leader in local , national , and global population health will continue to be explored .
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This course will provide the opportunity to explore the
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ethical and legal issues facing nursing and other health
care providers in a complex every changing health care
arena . The student will describe foundational ethical
concepts in nursing and using ethical theories and decisionmaking
frameworks will analyze ethical dilemmas both in
nursing practice and as a clinical nurse leader . Students will
be challenged to examine their individual and professional
values , as well as consider diverse perspectives on various
ethical issues . Using a case study / topic debate approach ,
topics will focus on clinical care , research , health care
organizational issues as well as ethical and legal issues
related to health care delivery at the local , national , and
global levels .