Week 2 Healthcare Policy & Finance
Weekly Discussion: 2 (USLO 2.2)
Advocacy in healthcare is typically thought of to help underserved populations or those individuals who are considered vulnerable. However, healthcare advocacy should take place throughout various healthcare settings.
· In your discussion, describe policy advocacy.
· What are the opportunities for policy advocacy at various levels?
· What is the role of the nurse in policy advocacy?
· What makes nurses effective health advocates for policies and revisions?
· Select a policy related to nursing practice that is personal to you and describe how you could advocate for that policy implementation or improvement. Explain who the stakeholders are and the vulnerable populations that are affected.
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