NRP/508
Health Policy and Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse

Course level: NUR Graduate

NRP/508
Nursing
Health Policy and Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse

Online

Format

8 weeks

Course length

$540

Cost per credit

4 credits

Total credits

$195

Resource fees

$2,355

Estimated course cost

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This course discusses the history and development of advanced practice nursing roles and competencies, as well as the organizational and regulatory scope of practice. Students examine the impact and evolution of role transition, certification, and professional activities. Health care changes and their impact on advanced practice nursing are addressed. The impact of health care policy, managed care, and concepts related to financial responsibility within health care delivery systems are examined. This course provides the health care professional with the necessary strategies to address ethical issues. Research principles applicable to advanced practice nursing are discussed and reinforced.

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Prerequisites

  • Completion of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree
  • A valid, unrestricted/unencumbered RN license

Required materials

The materials required for this course are covered in your resource fees.

Please Note: Attendance and participation are mandatory in all University courses, and specific requirements may differ by course. If attendance requirements are not met, a student may be removed from the course. Please review the Course Attendance Policy in the Catalog for more information.

University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses. While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

Earn these career-relevant skills in weeks, not years.

Fiscal Responsibility

Evaluate how policy affects health care financing.

Change Management

Explore opportunities to become a change agent to address health policies that impact the advanced practice nurse.

Policy Analysis

Analyze the code of ethics related to advanced nursing practice.

Legal Practice

Explore legal and regulatory requirements for Nurse Practitioners.

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