After studying Module 1: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss the following:
Find and share a health policy related to your practice area (search the database for a scholarly article). How does this policy impact your practice?
Submission Instructions:
- Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources.
Module 1: Lecture Materials & Resources
Nursing and Public Policy
Read and watch the lecture resources & materials below early in the week to help you respond to the discussion questions and to complete your assignment(s).
(Note: The citations below are provided for your research convenience. You should always cross reference the current APA guide for correct styling of citations and references in your academic work.)
Read
- Mason, D. J., Gardner, D. B., Outlaw, F. H. & O’Grady, E. T. (2020). Policy and politics in nursing and health care(8th ed.). Elsevier Health Sciences.
- Chapters 1, 3-7, and 9
- American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association(7th ed.).
- Use as a guide for writing in current APA format.
Watch
- Political process theory and collective action for social change by John Burdick (1:07:05)
(2016, May 20). Political process theory and collective action for social change by John Burdick[Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/MpxkCfpHuOM
Political Process Theory and Collective Action for Social Change by John Burdick (Links to an external site.) - Health policy for nurses (23:41)
Lavin, R. (2014, August 12). Health policy for nurses[Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/602TRJ426J0
Health Policy for Nurses (Links to an external site.) - (2021). Discussion Instructions[Video].
Online Materials & Resources
- The Lamp Still Burns Download The Lamp Still Burns
Ferguson, S. L. (2020). The lamp still burns: Nurses on the forefront of COVID-19, health disparities, and gender inequities. Nursing Economic$, 38(5), 252–243. - Politics of Pandemic Download Politics of Pandemic
Nickitas, D. M. (2020). The politics of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nursing Economic$, 38(4), 222–223. - Nurse Advocate Download Nurse Advocate
Shannon, S. E. (2016). The nurse as the patient’s advocate: A contrarian view. Hastings Center Report, 46, S43–S47. https://doi.org/10.1002/hast.632
After Studying Module 1: Lecture Materials & Resources, Discuss The Following: Find And Share A Health Policy Related To Your Practice Area (Search The Database For A Scholarly Article). How Does This Policy Impact Your Practice?