NURS 4050 - Nursing History/Health Policy

Focuses on the communication tools of reading, speaking and writing as learning catalysts to facilitate understanding of the historical precedents for many contemporary issues and traditions in nursing and health care policy. Content includes change and teaching theories, the history of women and associated gender issues, the government role in health policy development and current problems anticipated developments into the future. The role of professional organizations, including nursing organizations, on professional development emphasized.