NURS 4166: Canadian Health Care System

Description

This course introduces the student to the ways that nurses influence healthy public policymaking in Canada, including public policy processes in the context of health care issues. The student will explore how nurses can influence policy reform and its implications to the health care system. The student will practice formulating and articulating a position. This course will help the student to advance critical thinking and understanding of Canada’s evolving health care system in political, social, economic, and historical contexts.

Credits

2.0

Year of study

4th Year Post-secondary

Prerequisites

NURS 3262, NURS 3263, NURS 3264, NURS 3266, NURS 3370.

Corequisites

NURS 4163, NURS 4164, NURS 4168, NURS 4169.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Identify how public policy influences health.
Define key policy issues confronting Canadian nurses.
Discuss the context and process of policy development in Canada.
Formulate and articulate a position on a policy issue.
Explain how nurses can influence public policy on local, national and international levels.
Demonstrate a professional presence with confidence, honesty, integrity, and respect in all interactions.

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

None

Hours

Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 30
Total Hours: 30

Instructional Strategies

This course is delivered in the classroom using large group discussions, small group application activities, and case studies. Active participation is a foundation of professional practice, critical thinking and capacity building.

Grading System

Letter Grade (A-F)

Passing grade

60%

Evaluation Plan

Type	Percentage	Assessment activity
Project	30	Poster
Other	30	Presentation
Assignments	35
Participation	5	Peer Evaluation

Course topics

Defining Healthy Public Policy The Canadian Health Care System Engaging Others Policy Development: The Canadian Context Policy Development: Briefing Notes Global Connections Being Strategic Leading Change Making your Pitch

Notes:

Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.