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2 Meanings of Politics

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1. The science of government/ regulation & governing of a nation or state. 2. The management of a political party/ the conduct & contest of parties with reference to political measures or administration of public affairs

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________ has the most lasting impact on society.

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Politics

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Policy

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1. A Plan or course of action by a government, political party or business intended to affect & determine decisions actions & other matters. 2. is frequently shaped by those who are successful in politics (elected officials)

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Power

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The strength or force that is exerted or capable of being exerted

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Authority

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Legitimacy to exert power or to enforce laws, demand obedience, makes commends or determinations or to judge the acts of others

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Influence

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Defines as an action or process of producing effects on the actions, behavior & opinions of others.

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A form of power that is not legitimated through channels

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Influence

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Example of influence

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Role of lobbyists

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A change in values can lead to a change in ______

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laws

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4 Aspects of Policy

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1. Involves principles that govern actions directed toward given ends (allocation of resources). 2. Policy statement set forth a plan directed or goal for action. 3. Policies may result in laws, regulations or guidelines that govern behavior in public or private arenas (health policy). 4. Policy decisions reflect values and beliefs of those making the decisions.

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Example of Policy

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American Nurses Association (ANA): focuses on policy issues of health promotion, illness prevention & nursing practice.

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3 Aspects of Politics

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1. A process that influences the allocation of scarce resources

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In regards to politics, ________ is the decision & ________ is the process

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1. Policies 2. Politics

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Stakeholders

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1. Individuals or groups who are affected by the decisions. 2. Have a vested interest in influencing the politicians or others in power who make the policies decisions. 3. Can include health care professionals, affected patients & families, administrators of nursing organizations, hospitals, etc...

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Nursing leaders understand & monitor connections between these 2 things regarding policy

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1. Nursing practice 2. The larger world of politics & policy making

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2 examples of linking practice, policy & politics.

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1. Florence Nightingale as a stakeholder for policies in the crimea war supported by the politician Sir Sidney Herbert, secretary of war. 2. Karen Daley : (RN) as a stakeholder for policies about nursing safety, influences legislators who could enact rulings about protective devices for nurses.

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What is Closed Shop?

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Nurses will have to join their union if they want the job

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6 reasons nurses join organizations

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1. Network with colleagues 2. Stay informed of professional issues 3. Develop leadership skills 4. Pursue continuing education 5. Influence health policy 6. Work collectively for job security

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Number of RNS that belong to one of the 100 or more specialty nursing organizations

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fewer than 10%

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Nurses reasons for not want to join organizations

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1. High cost 2. Lack of time 3. Lack of interest

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3 main types of national nursing organizations

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1. Board-purpose professional associations 2. Specialty practice associations 3. Specialty interest associations

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Important nursing organizations includes

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1. ANA 2. NSNA 3.Sigma Theta Tau (STTI) 4. International council of Nurses (ICN)

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An organization has a mission, define by its mission statement, what does a mission statement specifies?

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1. The purpose of the organization 2. Who is served by the organization

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5 examples of the mission of the ANA

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1. To work for the improvement of health standards 2. Availability of health care for all people 3. To foster high standards for nursing 4. To stimulate & promote the professional development of nurse 5. To advance their economic & general welfare

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An organization's activities reflect its mission, activities sponsored by the ANA (5)

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1. Promoting practice standards for nurses 2. Establishing a code of ethical conduct for nurses 3. Providing continuing education for nurses 4. Organizing & conducting nursing conferences 5. Sponsoring collective action initiatives about workplace issues

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Is a controversial topic within the nursing profession

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Unionization

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3 ways union affiliation remains highly complex

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1. Defined by rules & regulations under the national labor act 2. Overseen by the national relations board 3. Nurses can join to have control over practice & workplace/ to work collectively/ to work to equalize power between management & staff

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Contract for unionized nurses includes 6 things

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1. Work hours 2. Pay rates 3. Employee benefits 4. Staffing levels 5. Work assignments 6. Shared governance responsibilities

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There are a variety of benefits that results from being a member in professional association (8)

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1. Developing leadership skills 2. Certification 3. Continuing education 4. Political activism 5. opportunities to define practice standards, take positions on practice issues & develop ethical guidelines 6. Opportunities to engage in research projects 7. Opportunities for networking with peers. 8. Group-sponsored for individual nurses.

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Association recognize that _________ action is a professional responsibility essential to nursing practice

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Political

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Nurses are participating more effectively in politics than in the past as members of nursing organization, especially (ANA) that participates through (7) ways

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1. Nursing political action committees (PACs) 2. Nurses endorsement of candidates: local, state & national 3. Identifying health problems as policy programs 4. Drafting legislation in collaboration with legislators 5. Lobbying governmental officials 6. Filing suits to implement health policy strategies for consumers 7. Nurses strategic action (N-STAT) of ANA

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3 Levels of political involvement for nurses

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1. Nurses Citizens 2. Nurse Activists 3. Nurse Politicians

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Nurse Politicians

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1. Run for elected office 2. Seek appointment to a regulatory agency 3. Obtain appointments to a governing board in either the public or private sector 4. Use their experience & expertise as a front line policymaker to enhance the nursing profession

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Nurse Citizens

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1. Vote in every election 2. Stay informed & speak out about health care issues 3. Participate in public forums 4. Join politically active nursing associations 5. participate in community organizations as health experts 6. Other activities

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Nurse Activists

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1. Join politically active nursing organizations & participate 2. Contact public officials 3. Contribute to a political campaign with money or work 4. Lobby decision makers 5. Form coalitions that support issues of personal concern 5. other activities

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