Module 2: The Current State of Nursing and Healthcare

Topics

· Current healthcare delivery system in the US

· How the principles of economics relate to the healthcare delivery system in the U.S.

Readings

· Cherry & Jacob Chapters 2 &7

· Janecka, I. P. (2009, January, 2). Is U.S. health care an appropriate system? A strategic perspective from systems science. Health Research Policy and Systems. Retrieved March 5, 2009, from http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=2629469

• Review all notes, presentations, etc. available under Learning Modules, Module 2

Activities/Assignments

· Post one minute read under the OMR discussion thread by midnight on the date listed on the schedule.

· Choose two of the discussion questions (one from each chapter) and post your responses in the appropriate discussion topic areas by midnight on the date listed on the schedule.

· Reply to two classmates posts (one from each chapter) by midnight on the date listed on the schedule.