Nov 25, 2024  
2017-2018 Graduate Bulletin 
    
2017-2018 Graduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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NU 701 - Quality and Safety in Complex Health Systems

Credits: 3

45 Contact Hours

Prerequisite: NU 501  Advanced Pharmacology (or similar course)

This course prepares practicing nurse practitioners to critically evaluate existing patient safety policies and practices, and to design, implement, and evaluate evidence-based patient safety strategies for diverse patient populations in clinic, home, institutional, and community settings. Special attention will be given to safety in prescribing and medication management in nurse practitioner practice. Additional foci will include health policy, financial, cultural, and health care information systems issues that impact workplace safety and the safety of therapeutic interventions prescribed by nurse practitioners.



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