MSN 601 Module 7: Discussion — Policy and Politics of Associations and Interest Groups – Section 010: Monroe

The focus of this discussion board is to facilitate you to think about how you will become more involved in your profession as you continue your journey in nursing.  This will include you thinking about which professional nursing organization will fit your professional needs and goals best.  As I wrote last week, I want you to think about what messages are consistently being shared through your readings and activities in MSN 601?  Is nursing in 1890, 1943, 1977, 1990, 2018, 2030, 2050 the same?  If so, how?  If not, why?    You are the leaders of today and tomorrow….the future is yours.  What will your role be?

The first posting this week is by Wednesday at 1159 PM EST.

THIS LAST POST IS DUE BY FRIDAY AT 1200 noon PM EST —- THIS COURSE ENDS ON A FRIDAY.

Discussion Board Items:

1. In what ways is, or is not, the nursing profession a special interest group in American Democracy? Identify at least two.
2. What strategies would enhance the effective influence of nurses as a collective special interest group in policy advocacy and electoral politics?  Share at least three, with one of the three being a specific example of using media.
3. In what ways do nurses (you) benefit from the work of professional nursing organizations?  Identify at least two.
4. Describe 2 aspects of globalization that are important for nurses to understand. Why are each of these aspects important to you as a nurse?
5. What are 3 major points that you learned in this course?
6. How will the information you learned in this course change the way you practice?
7. Create a plan for increasing your involvement in professional nursing organizations and advocacy.  Address both professional nursing organization involvement and advocacy in your plan.  Your plan can be 3 to 10 goals.