Examine a nursing organization to determine the political function of the organization

Nursing has over 200 professional organizations, special interest groups, and coalitions dedicated to the interest of nursing. For this discussion:

1. Examine a nursing organization to determine the political function of the organization.

2. Discuss three legislative initiatives supported by the organization.

3. Define your position on each of the initiatives and whether you agreed with the organization’s position and advocacy platform.

4. Compose a Tweet that reflects your position on the legislative initiative, remembering the 140-character limit. Be concise. Share your Tweet in the discussion.

Hello Class, you may begin posting to this collaborative thread for credit on Sunday, August 8th, 2021.

Welcome to our Week 6 Discussion! Please read the question carefully to answer all components of the discussion question.

Our interactive discussion addresses the following course outcome:

CO 3: Demonstrate collaborative leadership as a political resource in the development and implementation of health care policy to improve healthcare delivery and outcomes. (PO 9)

CO 5:  Advocate for value-based, equitable, and ethical health policies at the micro-, meso-, and macrosystem levels. (PO 9)

Remember Twitter can be an excellent resource for you as well as the websites for the nursing organizations you select. 

When composing your Tweet – no more than 140 characters, use hashtags, and attach a URL to the Tweet.