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NURS 566: Strategic Financial Management

Nursing · 5 credits · Health & Community Studies

This course prepares nurse leaders to navigate the financial complexities of modern healthcare organizations. Students will examine budgeting principles, financial management, and value-based purchasing models, analyzing their direct impact on nursing care quality and delivery. Through a critical evaluation of internal organizational dynamics and external market forces — including regulatory changes, reimbursement models, and population health trends — students will develop skills to anticipate and respond to financial challenges. Students will explore participatory budgeting as a leadership approach that enhances transparency, promotes equity, and strengthens stakeholder engagement. Students will develop communication and leadership skills to effectively translate complex financial data for interdisciplinary teams, executives, and community stakeholders. Emphasis is placed on presenting budget proposals, justifying resource allocations, and advocating for investments aligned with patient-centered values while advancing a culture of quality, safety, and equity in complex healthcare environments.

Offered in 1 of the 26 listed terms (Spring 2026).

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