Pre-requisite: Admission to the Master of Psychiatric Nursing Program.

The focus of this course is on emerging issues and circumstances that influence health, mental health, and psychiatric nursing practice. Social, political, and economic trends will be examined. Program development, implementation and evaluation will be discussed. Resources and supports for assuming a leadership role in relation to health issues will be explored. Students will develop strategies for shaping health policy and practice, as well as strategies for responding to trends in education, leadership, and practice.