DNP Advocacy and Health Policy Importance for Graduates
Course: DNP850 Sect1 Nursing Practice, Professionalism, and Scholarship
There are multiple opportunities for the DNP to become informed in health advocacy and policy. Nurses pursuing this advanced degree often discover ways to deepen their understanding through workshops and community initiatives. Drawing upon your readings and life experience, discuss why you believe it is important for DNP graduates to be involved in advocacy and shaping health policy.
What roles have you been in related to health policy?
Describe any policies you have designed, influenced, or implemented. Recalling specific instances can highlight the real-world impact of your contributions.
Do you see yourself assuming a leadership role in advocating for healthcare policy?
Journal Response Expectations
Each short-answer Journal response will be a minimum of 300 words.
No citation, reference, or APA style is necessary. Emphasizing your own voice helps foster genuine reflection in your writing.
References
Cropley, S., Hughes, M., & Belcik, K. (2022). Engaging leadership competencies through population health policy advocacy: A review of the evidence. Policy, Politics, & Nursing Practice, 23(4), 246-256. https://doi.org/10.1177/15271544221112893
Jurns, C. (2019). Policy advocacy motivators and barriers: Research results and applications. Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 24(3).
Phillips, J. (2022). Policy advocacy and health equity: Implications for advanced practice nurses. The Nurse Practitioner, 47(10), 14-20.
Garcia, M. (2024). Message from the Editor: Nurses Engaging in Policy Advocacy. Journal of Pediatric Surgical Nursing, 13(1), 3-4.
Metzger, R. (2024). Advocating for Policy Change Through DNP Leadership. The DNP Professional.