The Role of the RN/APRN in Policy Evaluation
The Role of the RN/APRN in Policy Evaluation
In the
Week 8
Discussion, you considered how professional nurses can become involved in policy
–
making. A critical component of any policy design is evaluation of the results. How comfortable are
you with the thought of becoming involved with such matters
?
Some nurses may be hesitant to get involved with policy evaluation. The preference may be to focus
on the care and well
–
being of their patients; some nurses may feel ill
–
equipped to enter the realm of
policy and political activities. However, as you have
examined previously, who better to advocate for
patients and effective programs and polices than nurses? Already patient advocates in interactions
with doctors and leadership, why not with government and regulatory agencies?
In this Discussion, you will r
eflect on the role of professional nurses in policy evaluation.
To Prepare:
·
In the Module 4 Discussion, you considered how professional nurses can become involved in
policy
–
making.
·
Review the Resources and reflect on the
role of professional nurses in policy evaluation.
Instructions
1.
Post
an explanation of at least two opportunities that currently exist for RNs and
APRNs to actively participate in
policy review
.
2.
Explain some of the challenges that these opportunities
may present and
describe how you might overcome these challenges.
3.
Finally, recommend two strategies you might make to better advocate for or
communicate the existence of these opportunities.
4.
Be specific and provide examples.
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se at least 3 references**
**THIS DISCUSSION IS DIVIDE IN TWO PARTS –
1. MAIN DISCUSSION POST BY TUESDAY 1/26/2020 BEFORE 8:00 PM EST
2. TWO REPLIES BY FRIDAY 01/29/2021 BEFORE 8:00 PM EST
Discussion: The Role of the RN/APRN in Policy Evaluation
In the Week 8 Discussion, you considered how professional nurses can become involved in policy-
making. A critical component of any policy design is evaluation of the results. How comfortable are
you with the thought of becoming involved with such matters?
Some nurses may be hesitant to get involved with policy evaluation. The preference may be to focus
on the care and well-being of their patients; some nurses may feel ill-equipped to enter the realm of
policy and political activities. However, as you have examined previously, who better to advocate for
patients and effective programs and polices than nurses? Already patient advocates in interactions
with doctors and leadership, why not with government and regulatory agencies?
In this Discussion, you will reflect on the role of professional nurses in policy evaluation.
To Prepare:
In the Module 4 Discussion, you considered how professional nurses can become involved in
policy-making.
Review the Resources and reflect on the role of professional nurses in policy evaluation.
Instructions
1. Post an explanation of at least two opportunities that currently exist for RNs and
APRNs to actively participate in policy review.
2. Explain some of the challenges that these opportunities may present and
describe how you might overcome these challenges.
3. Finally, recommend two strategies you might make to better advocate for or
communicate the existence of these opportunities.
4. Be specific and provide examples.
