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1Erica Burton is senior analyst, nursing and health policy, at the International Council of Nurses, Geneva, Switzerland. Contact author: burton@icn.ch. The author has disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
The American Journal of Nursing
|February 26, 2019
Summary
Nursing is increasingly shaping global health policy. This influence aligns nursing practice and education with worldwide health priorities, enhancing its impact.
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- Nursing Science
Background:
- Nursing's role in global health is expanding beyond traditional clinical practice.
- There is a growing need to integrate nursing expertise into international health policy development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the current influence of nursing on global health policy.
- To examine how nursing aligns with and contributes to global health priorities.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of nursing's policy engagement.
- Analysis of global health policy documents for nursing integration.
Main Results:
- Nursing is actively influencing global health policy formulation.
- Nursing contributions are increasingly recognized and aligned with global health agendas.
Conclusions:
- Nursing's strategic involvement is crucial for achieving global health goals.
- Continued alignment of nursing practice with global priorities will amplify its impact.
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