Nursing has been perceived as an apolitical profession. Although some advancements in legislation and political engagement for nursing have occurred, the perception remains; it is considered to be a relatively silent profession in the political and policy arenas. Authors, when trying to describe this phenomenon, have raised questions about whether the nursing profession is political. In addition, the motivation for participation and advocacy, as well as the barriers to these activities, have limited investigation, making it difficult to understand the real reasons behind nursing’s political and policy immobility. The purpose of this article is to familiarize readers with politics, policy, and advocacy; levels of state and federal government; and the lawmaking process in different states. The goal is to offer information and identify factors that increase confidence and efficacy when engaging with the political system.
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Symposium: Political Engagement to Support, Advocate, and Advance APRN Practice|
March 15 2024
Politics of Health Care Politics: A Call to Action
Nancy O’Rourke, PhD, ACNP, ANP, FAANP;
Nancy O’Rourke, PhD, ACNP, ANP, FAANP
Nancy O’Rourke is Adjunct Professor, Regis College, 235 Wellesley St, Weston, MA 02493 ([email protected]).
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Amanda Outly, MSLIS
Amanda Outly, MSLIS
Amanda Outly is Student Success and Interlibrary Loan Librarian, Babson College, Babson Park, Massachusetts.
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AACN Adv Crit Care (2024) 35 (1): 32–42.
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Nancy O’Rourke, Amanda Outly; Politics of Health Care Politics: A Call to Action. AACN Adv Crit Care 15 March 2024; 35 (1): 32–42. doi: https://doi.org/10.4037/aacnacc2024123
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