Reference no: EM133712127

Problem

The first constituency policy faces an ongoing conflict between the status quo and progress. They want more power and control, more benefits, more money, and to have more respect as professionals. However, the strong desire to advance is counterbalanced by the fear of jeopardizing their current jobs and/or their professional standing. Their motivation to be something more, do something new, or believe in something bigger is held back and pulled in another direction by their fear of change or the demands of their personal life. The result of this internal tug-of-war is an attitude of inertia and ambivalence that has traditionally prevented nurses from organizing politically and effectively using their numerical power (Catalano, 2019).

Constituency Policy 1: Have a Little

Scenario:

You are a community health nurse doing immunizations at a homeless shelter who encounters a resident with serious environmental health concerns. All three of the resident's children are asthmatics. From the time the family was forced to seek residence in the shelter, the children-particularly the youngest-have had multiple acute asthma episodes. The shelter manager is unwilling to correct the building's dust, mold, and inadequate heating problems and has told residents that they will be evicted if they complain to the city about the conditions. There is a waiting list for the shelter, as it is the only one available within the city limits. The mother sees no way out for herself and her children. Anxious and distraught, she asks you for help."

The plan of action should reflect the concerns of this constituency. Include the following:

A. State two specific concerns or hesitations that would prevent the constituent from becoming more active.

B. Your plan of action for the constituent should state suggestions or solutions for the concerns from the scenario.

C. Provide two examples of how this constituency can impact the policymaking process.