Practicum consists of agency visits, conducting an epidemiology study, and participation in a community disaster simulation. Leadership principles and organization of health care systems are presented. Application is accomplished by integrating theory with task fulfillment and character development by use of critical thinking exercises. Factors such as organizational communication and sociopolitical forces are examined for their influence on various population groups and organizations in the health care system. The legal and ethical aspects of the roles of caregiver, teacher and manager of care are examined.
Emphasis is placed on professional and legal accountability, and responsibilities.
Attention is also given to the development and administration of law as it relates to health care issues. Selected laws are reviewed. Ethical theory and principles and various ethical decision-making models are studied. NRSG 466 Research Project 1 hour Students are assisted as they complete the proposal for their research project. As the proposal is approved, a pilot study is conducted after the discovery or construction of a data gathering device.