Title

Changes in Political Astuteness After a Health Systems and Policy Course

Publication Date

Fall 2007

Document Type

Article

Abstract

Political advocacy, an integral part of the nursing role, requires knowledge of the policy process and skills. Few studies describe the influence of nursing education on political competence. This study examined political astuteness in graduate students before and after a required course in health policy. Students reported significantly higher political astuteness scores after the course. Academic preparation in health policy can increase the knowledge and skills that nurses need to effectively advocate for healthcare change.

Publication Title

Nurse Educator

Volume

32

Issue

6

First Page

260

Last Page

264

DOI

10.1097/01.NNE.0000299480.54506.44

Publisher Policy

pre-print, post-print with 12 month embargo, no publisher's pdf

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