Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze. Health policy, political presence, and nursing…essential skills to positively impact healthcare

Abstract

Nurses are in a pivotal position to advocate for health policy by addressing critical issues that jeopardize our health care system and professional practice. Participants will recognize that health policy education, mentoring, experience, collaboration, and leadership skills are essential components to improve participation in the political and health policy realm.

Description

45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Authors

Carol Ann Amann

Author Details

Carol Ann Amann, PhD, RN-BC, CDP, FNGNA, 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, Nurse Advocate, Political Emersion

Recommended Citation

Amann, Carol Ann, "Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze. Health policy, political presence, and nursing…essential skills to positively impact healthcare" (2019). Convention. 111.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2019/presentations_2019/111

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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Acquisition

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