Discussion Post: Health Care Policy, Nursing Research & Nursing Theory
• Part A: Health Care Policy
As an advanced practice nurse, one can engage in activism in order to achieve desired policy changes at various levels including their own organization.
o Should nurses be unionized?
o How does being unionized impact a workforce culture of safety?
o Include one MSN Essential in your discussion that relates to this topic.
• Part B: Nursing Research
o Reflect on Ethical Issues and Consent in nursing research
• Part C: Nursing Theory
o How does the theory of expanding consciousness apply to our healthcare society today?
o How does theory affect the nursing profession to provide care to a diverse population of patients?
o Can you identify with any of these theories in your profession? Explain why.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.