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
Recommended Citation
Primomo, Janet, "Changes in Political Astuteness After a Health Systems and Policy Course" (2007). Nursing & Healthcare Leadership Publications. 46.
https://digitalcommons.tacoma.uw.edu/nursing_pub/46