NURS 502: Policy, Advocacy & Legal Issues in Healthcare

Students are introduced to population and evidence- based practice frameworks through the examination of political, demographic, epidemiological, ethical, legal, economic, behavioral, social, cultural and environmental aspects impacting health. Global public health issues affecting vulnerable populations including women, children, families and the elderly are explored within the human rights context.  National initiatives, including Healthy People 2020, are discussed. Coursework focuses on identifying solutions to address the prevention of disparities and lack of access to healthcare in the US and the international communities. Content is presented within a Franciscan values framework.