Description
This course provides an introduction to quality healthcare management through contemporary nursing practice. Healthcare informatics and technology, with an emphasis on the integration of nursing, computer, and information science, is reviewed for the provision of safe nursing practice, optimum healthcare delivery systems and policy development. An overview of American healthcare policy is provided with foci including healthcare financing, cost containment, regulation, access, insurance, quality improvement and the Oklahoma Nurse Practice Act. Prerequisite: Successful completion of NURS 3113, 3125, and 3134 with a grade of ?C? or higher.