How Nurses in Various Appointed Positions Can Affect Public Policy

Appointed nurses have the power to profoundly influence public policy. A nurse appointed to a healthcare regulatory board, for instance, could have an impact on choices about patient safety practices, licensing requirements, and quality of care standards. The creation and execution of preventive health initiatives may be assisted by another nurse working for a public health organization. The perspectives of nurses can also influence workforce development and nursing education policy, guaranteeing a trained and diversified healthcare workforce in the future (Löfgren et al., 2023). By bridging the gap between clinical practice and policy-making through their appointed responsibilities, nurses can eventually improve healthcare delivery and results for all.

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