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Nurses' Political Participation: Going Back to Our Roots.

Naia Hernantes¹

¹SILO Research Group, Department of Nursing II, Faculty of Medicine and Nursing, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Donostia, Spain.

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Area of Science:

Nursing
Political Science
Public Health Policy

Background:

Nurses' political participation is vital for advancing healthcare and the nursing profession.
Despite its significance, nurses' engagement in political processes remains underdeveloped.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore factors influencing nurses' political involvement.
To examine historical barriers and the political process for nurses.
To identify components of nurses' political competence and propose advancements.

Main Methods:

The study reviews literature on nurses' political participation.
It analyzes historical impediments to nurses' political engagement.
It synthesizes evidence on political competence and proposes recommendations.

Main Results:

Historical barriers have significantly limited nurses' political participation.
Nurses can assume various roles within the political arena.
Key components of political competence have been identified.

Conclusions:

Enhancing nurses' political competence is crucial for professional and healthcare advancement.
Recommendations are provided for clinical, educational, and research settings.
Increased political engagement by nurses can shape health policy and outcomes.