Undergraduate health policy education: Impacting the future of nursing

Other Titles

Teaching health policy

Abstract

Research examined registered nurses political astuteness and involvement following an undergraduate course in health policy. Results indicated that health policy preparation was a valued component of their curriculum. Participants have pursued health policy advocacy roles within their respective organizations, locally, and at state and federal levels to impact health policy.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Authors

Carol Ann Amann

Author Details

Carol Ann Amann, PhD, Villa Maria School of Nursing, Gannon University, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA

Sigma Membership

Eta Xi

Lead Author Affiliation

Gannon University, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Health Policy, Nursing Education, Political Involvement

Recommended Citation

Amann, Carol Ann, "Undergraduate health policy education: Impacting the future of nursing" (2017). Convention. 185.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2017/presentations_2017/185

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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