Advocating for the Incorporation of a Global Perspective or Lens Into My Local Practice and Role as a Nurse Leader

As advocates and patient educators, nurses stand to be counted in this endeavor. As a nurse leader, I can advocate for the incorporation of global perspectives into my local practice through intensified campaigns targeting these illnesses. This can be executed through structured educational programs, peer mentoring, and through sloganeering aspects of these changes. Notably, this will not only inspire other nurses to be the bearers of their vision but also influence their behaviors toward the required change.

Impact on My Local Practice and Role as a Nurse Leader

Nurses are health educators. In this role, I will educate patients and communities on behavior change, as well as how behaviors such as smoking, excessive alcohol use, poor dieting, and physical inactivity contribute to NCDs. My steadfastness in this regard can effectively enhance communities’ responsibility for health preservation.

How the Incorporation of a Global Perspective or Lens Represents and Contributes to Social Change

Nurses can help deliver the required social change through their educatory and advocacy roles. Through nursing advocacy and vibrancy in educating patients on behavior change, I can reach the affected populations as well as other healthcare professionals. By educating them on the significance of behavior change, we can help create resilient communities that are knowledgeable on aspects of their health. Subsequently, this can help lower the burden of these illnesses.

References

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