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Assignment: Human trafficking, extreme poverty, preventable diseases, the opioid crisis and the lack of adequate low-income housing are a few current societal concerns worthy of social change. Nurses and healthcare leaders are in a good position to shape and influence health care policy.
Think of a cause you believe in strongly. Access the website of your elected officials either at the local, state, or federal level or use the website of your choice. Explore some of the issues and committees your legislators are involved in and select at least one that interest you or align with your beliefs. You may also contact your legislator's office and speak to his or her legislative assistant by calling the U.S. Capitol switchboard operator at (202) 224-3121 for the Senate and (202) 225-3121 for the House. Legislator assistants are very knowledgeable about the legislator's agenda and can provide a wealth of information.
This assignment will be at least 1500 words or more. This week reflect on advocacy, collaborative partnerships with other health care practitioners and stakeholders, and the policy making process and write a paper that addresses the following:
• Describe the policy issue, policy problem of interest or a particular bill that your legislator has introduced
• Elaborate on why the policy matters and what you can possibly do to strengthen the policy?
• Briefly define the role you would play as an advocate for the healthcare consumer and healthcare professionals.
• Explain how the policy impacts the public at large or a particular population.
• What stakeholders would you collaborate with to promote the cause?
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Reflect on the types of research methodologies
: Review the Resources and identify a clinical issue of interest that can form the basis of a clinical inquiry. Keep in mind that the clinical issue you identify.
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What are the side effects of the medications
: Many older adults are prescribed psychotropic medications. What are the side effects of these medications and how do they impact the normal aging older adult?
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How can you change or refine your practice
: Base on the information above, how can you change or refine your practice to meet each community's specific needs? Be typed doubled-space.
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What interventions can nurses provide
: Hypochondriasis can be a problem for older adults. What situations contribute to hypochondriasis and what interventions can nurses provide that will address.
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Explain how the policy impacts the public
: Human trafficking, extreme poverty, preventable diseases, the opioid crisis and the lack of adequate low-income housing are a few current societal concerns.
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Explain the responsibility related to informed consent
: Are there differences in the responsibility related to informed consent for the nurse and physician? If so, what are the differences?
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Discuss the role of nursing in occupational health
: Mention and discuss the role of nursing in occupational health. Describe and discuss the four types of exposures and hazards in the work place.
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Write a professional code of ethics for your organization
: In this assignment, you'll take on the role of a healthcare administrator whose job it is to write a professional code of ethics for your organization.
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Explain each category of morality outlined by purtilo
: In Chapter 14 of your textbook, you read about the work of Purtilo and Doherty (2011), who divide morality into three categories: personal, social, and group.
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