Word cloud generators have become populars tools for meetings and team building events. Groups or teams are asked to use these applications to input words the feel best describe their team or their role. A “word cloud” is generated by the application that makes prominent the most-used terms, offering an image of the common thinking among participants of that role.
What types of words would you use to build a nursing word cloud. Empathetic, organized, hard-working, or advocate would all certainty apply. Would you add policy-marker to your list? Do you think it would be very prominent component of the word cloud?
Nursing has become one of the largest professions in the world, and as such, nurses have to potential to influence policy and politics on a global scale. When nurses influence the politics that improve the delivery of healthcare, they are ultimately advocating for their patients. Hence, polcy-making has become an increasingly popular term among nurses as they recognize a moral and professional obligation to be engaged in healthcare legislation.
1. Post an explanation of a least two opportunities that exist for RNs and APRNs to actively participate in policy-making.
2.Explain some of the challenges that these opportunities may present and describe how you might overcome these challenges.
3. Finally recommend two strategies you might to better advocate for or communicate the existence of these opportunities to participate in policy-making. Be specific and provide examples.