NUR 560 - Applied Health Care Economics, Finance & Budgeting

Efforts to optimize delivery of high quality, safe and effective health care in a cost-effective fashion are the objective of nurse leaders. Factors affecting the financial health of an organization including economics, federal and state payment systems and regulations, and private insurance issues are investigated. Principles of health care financing, budgeting, cost/ benefit analysis, and fiscal reporting will be explored. The course will culminate in development of a business plan that demonstrates responsible management of financial resources.

3 Semester Credit(s)

Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours: N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit: No
Core Course: No
Grade Type: LT