Advocating through new practice approaches through policy

Discussion: Advocating for New Practice Approaches Through Policy
“I think one’s feelings waste themselves in words; they ought all to be distilled into actions which bring results.”
—Florence Nightingale
Through the policy process, nurses can put their feelings—as well as their experiences and expertise—into
actions that create results. In this course, you have been honing your skills for critically assessing evidence
with the purpose of improving practice and developing new practice approaches. As a DNP-prepared nurse,
you can influence health care outcomes at the population or aggregate level. Leading policy development to
address health care concerns is a vital way to achieve this.
For the past several weeks, you have been focusing on a health care issue of interest to you for your EBP
Assignement. For this Discussion, consider how you could lead policy development in support of a proposed
evidence-based practice approach that addresses that issue and is designed to promote quality.
Reference: Nursing Schools. (2012). 100 entertaining and inspiring quotes for nurses. Retrieved from
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To prepare:
Select one of the new practice approaches you developed for the Week 6 Discussion.
Review the Trautman (2009) article listed in the Learning Resources. Assess the strategies for engaging in the
policy process.
Consider the barriers to using evidence to affect changes in health care policy discussed in the course text.
Brainstorm ideas for leading policy development related to your suggested practice approach, as well as ideas
for addressing those barriers.