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Advanced practice nursing: shaping health through policy
Elizabeth A Kostas-Polston1, Joanne Thanavaro, Cathy Arvidson
1Department of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery, School of Medicine, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri.
Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners
|November 26, 2014
Summary
Advanced practice nurses (APNs) must engage politically to advocate for patients and the nursing profession. Political competence empowers APNs to shape health policy for better healthcare outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Health Policy
- Nursing Leadership
- Political Science
Background:
- Advanced practice nurses (APNs) are crucial for healthcare delivery.
- APNs possess unique skills to address healthcare challenges.
- The current healthcare landscape necessitates active APN involvement in policy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To underscore the significance of political engagement for APNs.
- To advocate for APNs in promoting patient, community, and professional healthcare interests.
- To provide actionable strategies for developing political competence among APNs.
Main Methods:
- Literature review utilizing databases such as CINAHL and PubMed.
- Inclusion of resources from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
- Synthesis of evidence to support the role of APNs in health policy.
Main Results:
- Political engagement is an essential professional obligation for APNs.
- APNs can actively influence and shape health policy.
- Healthcare reform aims for quality, safe, and cost-effective care for all.
Conclusions:
- APNs are strategically positioned to lead health policy development and implementation.
- Embracing political competence enables APNs to advocate effectively.
- Shaping health policy is integral to the APN role in achieving healthcare goals.
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