Discussion Post: Campaign for Political Advocacy
We focused on healthcare policy initiatives and ways in which nurses can advocate and influence change. For our discussion, please complete the following:
• Identify a healthcare issue within your community and explain the issue to your class colleagues.
• Describe the type of healthcare policy you would advocate for in an effort to change this issue.
• What type of campaign would you need to launch in order to gather a network of support?
• Compose a Tweet that describes what you have shared with your class colleagues. Remember, Twitter only allows for 140 characters so you will need to be concise.
You may use one of thses healthcare issues:
• Tobaco use
• Mental health and substance abuse
The response should include a reference list. Using double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.
Reference:
Kullgren, J. T., Cliff, E. Q., Krenz, C., West, B. T., Levy, H., Fendrick, A. M., & Fagerlin, A. (2018). Consumer behaviors among individuals enrolled in high-deductible health plans in the United States. JAMA internal medicine, 178(3), 424-426.
Wilson, S. (2018). Family Medicine for America's Health-4 Years Later, Heading into the future. Family Medicine, 50(5), 399-402.
Young, J. (2019). An educational strategy to inform legislators and nurses about the professional nursing role. The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 50(4), 150-152.