Nurse Scholars and Crafting Policy.

Area of Science:

• Nursing Science
• Health Policy
• Societal Impact

Background:

• Nurses' knowledge is integral across all healthcare settings and roles.
• Existing nursing models and theories provide a framework for professional practice.
• The need for evidence-based policy in healthcare is increasingly recognized.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the role of nurse scholars in policy development.
• To examine how nursing theories, such as the humanbecoming model, can inform health policy.
• To advocate for the use of nursing scholarship in shaping societal betterment through policy.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of nursing theories and policy development frameworks.
• Conceptual analysis of the humanbecoming model's application to policy.
• Scholarly discourse on the intersection of nursing knowledge and health policy creation.

Main Results:

• Nursing theories offer robust frameworks for evidence-based health policy.
• Nurse scholars can proactively shape health policies by leveraging theoretical knowledge.
• The humanbecoming model provides a unique lens for policy that emphasizes lived experience.

Conclusions:

• Nurse scholars are pivotal in advancing health policy through theoretical grounding.
• Integrating nursing models into policy creation enhances societal well-being.
• Continued scholarship is essential for developing impactful and ethical health policies.