Question

What are ways in which nurses, as individuals, can become more active in health care policy changes?

Answer 1

Nursing profession is based on the science of human health and science of caring. Through the policy work, nurses can and should influence the practice standards and processes to assure the quality of care. Nurses are present in every healthcare settings and possess a unique role in formulating policy. Many of the leading nursing organisations promote active participation by nurses in policy formulation.

The work nurses do in influencing policy affects decisions that impact quality of life and universal access to care. Becoming influencial in policy work is the process that requires commitment to developing skills and acquiring knowledge about activities that lead to change.