Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this presentation is to identify strategies for infusing information related to health care systems and health policy into BSN and MSN curricula. The IOM report specifically calls for nurses to have higher education and to be better prepared to deal with a complex society. To ensure the delivery of safe, patient-centered care across settings, the nursing education system must be improved. Patient needs have become more complicated, and nurses need to attain requisite competencies to deliver high-quality care. These competencies include leadership, health policy, system improvement, research and evidence-based practice, and teamwork and collaboration, as well as competency in specific content areas including community and public health and geriatrics (IOM report, 2010).
Methods : The goals for this curricular wide focus are for students to understand the political process and its use in nursing practice and health policy, to be aware of the impact of the political process and health policy on clients, and to advocate for the health of the people of the nation, state, and local area. In the BSN curriculum the focus on political advocacy begins early with students being involved in activities at the local level and then progresses to an understanding of and involvement in state and national governments. At the graduate level students are expected to assess the health concerns within the community and develop programs in collaboration with local governments/agencies. In addition the focus for both levels includes an emphasis on involvement in professional organizations.
Results/Conclusion : At the conclusion of these curricular initiatives students have developed knowledge about the political process and how policy impacts individuals, families, aggregates, and communities through direct observation of the process. In addition, students demonstrate enthusiasm and excitement about being politically active and are civically engaged as a nurse and a citizen.
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Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
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Keywords:
Health Policy, Political Activism, Nursing Education
Recommended Citation
Ficca, Michelle, "Developing excitement for political activism" (2012). Convention. 80.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2011/presentations_2011/80
Conference Name
41st Biennial Convention
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Grapevine, Texas, USA
Conference Year
2011
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Developing excitement for political activism
Grapevine, Texas, USA
Purpose: The purpose of this presentation is to identify strategies for infusing information related to health care systems and health policy into BSN and MSN curricula. The IOM report specifically calls for nurses to have higher education and to be better prepared to deal with a complex society. To ensure the delivery of safe, patient-centered care across settings, the nursing education system must be improved. Patient needs have become more complicated, and nurses need to attain requisite competencies to deliver high-quality care. These competencies include leadership, health policy, system improvement, research and evidence-based practice, and teamwork and collaboration, as well as competency in specific content areas including community and public health and geriatrics (IOM report, 2010).
Methods : The goals for this curricular wide focus are for students to understand the political process and its use in nursing practice and health policy, to be aware of the impact of the political process and health policy on clients, and to advocate for the health of the people of the nation, state, and local area. In the BSN curriculum the focus on political advocacy begins early with students being involved in activities at the local level and then progresses to an understanding of and involvement in state and national governments. At the graduate level students are expected to assess the health concerns within the community and develop programs in collaboration with local governments/agencies. In addition the focus for both levels includes an emphasis on involvement in professional organizations.
Results/Conclusion : At the conclusion of these curricular initiatives students have developed knowledge about the political process and how policy impacts individuals, families, aggregates, and communities through direct observation of the process. In addition, students demonstrate enthusiasm and excitement about being politically active and are civically engaged as a nurse and a citizen.
Description
41st Biennial Convention - 29 October-2 November 2011. Theme: People and Knowledge: Connecting for Global Health. Held at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center.