Concepts of epidemiology are explored, as well as problems related to the delivery and distribution of health care services. Ethical, legal, socio- political, and economic perspectives of public health measures and the current health care delivery structure are analyzed. Emphasis is placed on the role of the nursing profession in meeting the needs of specific population groups and in developing more effective health care delivery systems. Working in small groups, students survey a local geographic community to assess the level of wellness and the health care system problems. Applying established research findings of nursing and other health-related areas, students identify priorities in primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention measures and then propose appropriate solutions to community leaders.
Students analyze group member roles and group process of their work group.
Students closely analyze the current forces influencing the direction of the nursing profession and the health care delivery system. This course examines the interdependent relationship of leadership and management in nursing and the nurse s role and accountability for the management of client health care. It explores strategies for increasing the nurse's ability to bring about effective change in the nursing care delivery system, the nursing profession, and the health care delivery system. Emphasis is placed on the clarification of professional values associated with health care policy and delivery. Students are afforded an opportunity to examine actual nursing managerial problems in a variety of health care settings.