Disch (2020) discusses how nurses often think of policy as occurring in formal roles and through the legislative process. But when nurses identify a problem, they often seek a solution and work to improve the situation, which is an example of “policy work and politics.” This can be called “politics with a small p" or "micro-level politics." Write a paper addressing the following points: Identify 2–3 of the most pressing healthcare problems you see in your community or clinical setting and explain how these issues are related to health policies. Review Figure 4.1, “Spectrum of Political Competencies,” in Chapter 4 of your text. Which political competencies do you consider your strengths? On the other hand, which areas in your personal political competence require growth? Why do you think the field of nursing education has made political competence a significant part of the nursing curriculum? Discuss potential barriers to policy participation for nurses and propose relevant solutions.
Disch (2020) discusses how nurses often think of policy as occurring in formal roles and through the legislative process. But when nurses identify a problem, they often seek a solution and work to improve the situation, which is an example of “policy work and politics.” This can be called “politics with a small p" or "micro-level politics." Write a paper addressing the following points: Identify 2–3 of the most pressing healthcare problems you see in your community or clinical setting and explain how these issues are related to health policies. Review Figure 4.1, “Spectrum of Political Competencies,” in Chapter 4 of your text. Which political competencies do you consider your strengths? On the other hand, which areas in your personal political competence require growth? Why do you think the field of nursing education has made political competence a significant part of the nursing curriculum? Discuss potential barriers to policy participation for nurses and propose relevant solutions. part 2 Based on the healthcare issues you identified in your community or workplace in Part I of the assignment, create an infographic for nurses in your local community or workplace that explains the actions they can or should take to address one of the issues you identified in Part 1. It should also persuade nurses to take actions that work towards a solution to one of the healthcare policy issues you identified in Part I. In addition to being persuasive, the infographic can also be informative and/or explanatory. Be creative and use appropriate visuals.
Disch (2020) discusses how nurses often think of policy as occurring in formal roles and through the legislative process. But when nurses identify a problem, they often seek a solution and work to improve