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1Michael J. Deem is an assistant professor in the School of Nursing and Center for Healthcare Ethics at Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA. Contact author: deemm@duq.edu. The author has disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
The American Journal of Nursing
|July 27, 2018
Summary
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) and Registered Nurses (RNs) should influence healthcare policies. Their unique insights are crucial for effective policy development and implementation.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Policy
- Nursing Practice
Background:
- Healthcare policies significantly impact nursing practice and patient outcomes.
- Nurses possess critical frontline experience and perspectives vital for policy evaluation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To emphasize the importance of including Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) and Registered Nurses (RNs) in healthcare policy discussions.
- To highlight the invaluable contributions nurses can make to policy development.
Main Methods:
- Policy analysis
- Stakeholder engagement review
- Literature synthesis on nursing roles in policy
Main Results:
- Nurses' direct patient care experience offers unique insights into policy effectiveness.
- Inclusion of APRNs and RNs can lead to more practical and patient-centered policies.
Conclusions:
- Active participation of nurses in policy-making is essential for improving healthcare systems.
- Leveraging nursing expertise enhances the relevance and impact of health policies.