This course focuses on leadership and management of health care delivery by advanced practice nurses. Emphasis will be placed on leading change related to improving health outcomes, especially in relation to those areas targeted by national health care objectives. Students will critically analyze theory and research from nursing and related sciences to understand social, cultural, economic, and political issues in the health care environment. Legislative and regulatory requirements related to the practice of advanced nursing will be appraised, with an emphasis on understanding how to promote the health of the public within appropriate legal boundaries and within the context of interdisciplinary practice. Students will use selected frameworks for evaluating organizational and public policies affecting health.