Topic 4: Influencing Health Care Through Advocacy
Assessment Description
Research legislation that has occurred within the last 5 years at the state or federal level as a result of nurse advocacy. Describe the legislation and what was accomplished. What additional steps need to be taken to continue advocacy for this issue?
Resources
Trends in Health Care: A Nursing Perspective
Read Chapter 4 in Trends in Health Care: A Nursing Perspective.
https://www.gcumedia.com/digital-resources/grand-canyon-university/2018/trends-in-health-care_a-nursing-perspective_1e.php
The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity
Read Chapters 4, 5, and 9 in The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity.
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Influencing Health Care in the Legislative Arena
Read "Influencing Health Care in the Legislative Arena," by Abood, from New Hampshire Nursing News (2007).
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How a Bill Becomes a Law
View "How a Bill Becomes a Law." This video will assist you in completing the topic assignment.
https://lc.gcumedia.com/nrs440v/how-a-bill-becomes-a-law/
How to Write Your Legislator
Read "How to Write Your Legislator," by Teresag (2009), located on the allnurses.com website.
https://allnurses.com/how-write-your-legislator-t284873/
Federal Issues (ANA)
Read "Federal Issues," located on the American Nurses Association (ANA) website.
https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/advocacy/federal/
Proposed Federal RN Ratios – What You Can Do About It
Read "Proposed Federal RN Ratios – What You Can Do About It," located on the Nurse.org website.
https://nurse.org/articles/federal-staffing-ratios/
Advocacy: Take Action
Read "Advocacy: Take Action," located on the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) website.
https://www.amsn.org/advocacy/take-action/#/
State
Explore the "State" page located on the American Nurses Association (ANA) website.
https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/advocacy/state/
Nurses Serving in Congress
Explore the "Nurses Serving in Congress" page located on the American Nurses Association (ANA) website.
https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/advocacy/federal/nurses-serving-in-congress/
The Building Blocks of Advocacy: Beyond Exceptional Advocacy for Patients, How Do Nurses Advocate for the Profession and Better Health Care?
Read "The Building Blocks of Advocacy: Beyond Exceptional Advocacy for Patients, How Do Nurses Advocate for the Profession and Better… Read More
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The Power of Influence: Nurses’ Role in Advocacy and the Legislative Process
Read "The Power of Influence: Nurses’ Role in Advocacy and the Legislative Process," by Varghese and Moss, from AAACN Vi… Read More
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Nurses as Immigrant Advocates: A Brief Overview
Read "Nurses as Immigrant Advocates: A Brief Overview," by Biggerstaff and Skomra, from Online Journal of Issues in Nurs… Read More
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Public Policy: Nurse Licensure Compact as a Lesson in Legislative Action for the Case Management Community
Read "Public Policy: Nurse Licensure Compact as a Lesson in Legislative Action for the Case Management Community," by Bergman and… Read More
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Empowering Nurse Practitioners to Make Health Policy CHANGE: Steps to Successful Passage of Legislation in Utah
Read "Empowering Nurse Practitioners to Make Health Policy CHANGE: Steps to Successful Passage of Legislation in Utah," by Eden, … Read More
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