Assignment Task:
Policy and Politics of Associations and Interest Groups
1. Explore a national or state level professional organization, special interest group, or coalition website and address the following components:
2. State the organization/group/coalition. What is the role of the organization/group/coalition in formulating policy?
3. What strategies does the organization/group/coalition use to influence nurses in promoting advocacy and electoral politics?
4. Outline benefits for members.
5. How does the organization/group/coalition address globalization in nursing practice?
6. 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 should include 3 goals.