Discussion Post: National Nursing Organization
Many professional nursing organizations engage in the development of health policy. One way nurses participate in health and nursing policy issues is through membership in one or more of these organizations. Choose one local, state, or national nursing organization other than American Nurses Association (ANA) that has an interest in policy development and advocacy. Include the following criteria in the post:
It has to be a nursing organization there are many just choose the one that has more information and it has to be a credible one.
1) Organizational status (national / date)
2) Vision/mission
3) Organization's mandates or objectives/goals
4) Policy goals (if they have written one)
5) Policy products (briefs, positions statements, White report, social media) *** important.
6) A webpage that outlines political activity. IMPORTANT.
7) Mechanisms for nurses to engage.
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.