(Week 9) Discussion with Responses; The Role of the RN-APRN in Policy Evaluation
Instructions
In the Module 4 Discussion, you considered how professional nurses can become involved in policy-making. A critical component of any policy design is evaluation of the results. How comfortable are you with the thought of becoming involved with such matters?
Some nurses may be hesitant to get involved with policy evaluation. The preference may be to focus on the care and well-being of their patients; some nurses may feel ill-equipped to enter the realm of policy and political activities. However, as you have examined previously, who better to advocate for patients and effective programs and polices than nurses? Already patient advocates in interactions with doctors and leadership, why not with government and regulatory agencies?
In this Discussion, you will reflect on the role of professional nurses in policy evaluation.
To Prepare:
- In the Module 4 Discussion, you considered how professional nurses can become involved in policy-making.
- Review the Resources and reflect on the role of professional nurses in policy evaluation.
By Day 3 of Week 9
Post an explanation of at least two opportunities that currently exist for RNs and APRNs to actively participate in policy review. Explain some of the challenges that these opportunities may present and describe how you might overcome these challenges. Finally, recommend two strategies you might make to better advocate for or communicate the existence of these opportunities. Be specific and provide examples.
By Day 6 of Week 9
Respond to at least two of your colleagues* on two different days by suggesting additional opportunities or recommendations for overcoming the challenges described by your colleagues.
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SOLUTION
Policies are a set of systematic rules created for different aspects of how programs or companies are ran. Evaluating policies is how an understanding is obtained regarding the merit, worth, and utility of a policy (Center for Disease Control, n.d.). The evaluation aspect is how the program is examined, which involves analyzing the outcomes of the policy and its effectiveness. The purpose of policy evaluation is to improve effectiveness and make decisions needed to continue or change policies that are not showing improvement.…..please click the icon below to purchase the solution at $5