NURS 608 - Health Economics and Nursing: Critical Professional Issues

3 hours.
3 Credits

This course presents an overview of key economic issues relevant to nursing and health care and their implications for nursing practice. Topics include supply, demand and pricing mechanisms; nursing labor market demand and salary determination; changing health care reimbursement systems; managed care, and techniques for cost-benefit analysis. Nursing’s contribution to national health goals will also be examined.

Offered (AS NEEDED)