Posted: April 20th, 2022
Revisit the Congress.gov website and consider the role of RNs and APRNs in policy-making.
To Prepare:
Revisit the Congress.gov website and consider the role of RNs and APRNs in policy-making.
Reflect on potential opportunities that may exist for RNs and APRNs to participate in the policy-making process.
The Assignment
Post an explanation of at least two opportunities that exist for RNs and APRNs to actively participate in policy-making. Explain some of the challenges that these opportunities may present and describe how you might overcome these challenges. Finally, recommend two strategies you might make to better advocate for or communicate the existence of these opportunities to participate in policy-making. Be specific and provide examples.
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To Get Ready:
Visit the Congress.gov website and consider the role of registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) in policymaking.
Consider whether there are any opportunities for RNs and APRNs to participate in policymaking.
The Project
Post a description of at least two opportunities for RNs and APRNs to actively participate in policymaking. Explain some of the challenges that these opportunities may present, as well as how you plan to overcome them. Finally, suggest two strategies for better advocating for or communicating the existence of these opportunities to participate in policy-making. Provide specifics and examples.