Canadian Health Care System (NURS 4166)

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.
Course code: NURS 4166
Credits: 2.0
Length: 30.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=NURS&number=4166

Prerequisites

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

Corequisites

NURS 4064, NURS 4163, NURS 4165.

Schedule

NURS 4166 schedule for programs:

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # Dates Day/Time/Location
41501February 26, 2025
to May 28, 2025
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  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Broadway Building B

Additional Information

  • 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

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

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