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Introduction to Health Policy, Finance & Ethics

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
TBA		 Online 3 $2657 (guest students)
Date
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Time
TBA
Location
Online
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2657 (guest students)

Description

This course focuses on how issues and trends in health policy, economics and ethics are linked to the U.S. health care delivery system and other international health care systems. The role of the advanced practice nurse in developing a professional ethical framework, understanding the economic implications of health care and in shaping and formulating health policy will be stressed with a focus on application of course concepts for the advanced practice nurse. Relevant evidenced based research in health policy, economics and ethics will be analyzed.

Prerequisites

Graduate student in College of Nursing or permission

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

Location

Online

Enrolled / Capacity

8 / 40

Status

Closed

Instructor

Shawna Butler

Tuition*

* For course tuition and fees, please visit the Bursar's website.