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Course No: NURS.3400-081; SIS Class Nbr: 13282; SIS Term: 3530
Course Status: Open
Course Description
This course explores current and emerging trends in nursing and their impact on the profession. Students analyze the nurse's role as an advocate within a dynamic healthcare system, examining how socio-economic, demographic, policy, and environmental trends that influence healthcare delivery. The course also explores pathways for professional advancement, emphasizing accountability, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the evolving role of nurses in shaping healthcare policy and practice.
Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor
- Prerequisites: ENGL.1020 College Writing II, and Academic Plan Nursing (BS); RN's only.
- Core Codes: STEM, AIL
- Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
- Instructor: Yuan Zhang
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UMass Lowell Bookstore
When Offered & Tuition
- Online Course
- 2026 Spring: Jan 20 to Mar 15
- Course Level: Undergraduate
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Tuition: $1155
- Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.
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