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

Course level: Graduate

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

4 credits

Total credits

8 weeks

Course length

Take this course on its own, or as part of a degree or certificate program.

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This course emphasizes the history and development of advanced practice nursing roles and competencies, as well as the organizational and regulatory scope of practice requirements expected in these roles. Watson's theory of human caring provides the foundation for traditional and holistic care activities. Students examine the impact and evolution of this role transition, certification, and professional activities as these relate to advanced practice nursing. Also addressed are the changes in health care and their implications for advanced practice nursing. The impact of health care policy, managed care, as well as concepts related to financial responsibility within the health care delivery systems will be examined. This course provides the necessary strategies to address ethical issues for the health care professional. Research principles applicable to the advanced practice nurse will also be discussed and reinforced.

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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