DNAP 650 : Healthcare Policy, Business & Legal Issues

This course focuses on public policy issues and how they relate to the nurse anesthesia profession.  It will include an examination of the process of policy formation within the health care industry including origin, implementation, and analysis. The student will critically analyze a policy issue relating to their Capstone Phenomenon of Interest (if appropriate) using the policy review model of Equity, Efficiency, and Effectiveness (3 E’s). Students will be prepared to assume leadership and influence of health policy development and advocacy for the patient and profession.