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Issue

Legislative Process and Nursing


Research Question
Does involvement of nurses in the
legislative and political process,
outside the normal clinical setting,
impact patient care advocacy and
outcomes in a positive and
measurable way?

Research Study
Historical, qualitative
study discussing the
effects of past and
current legislation that
impacts nursing
practice
Reflect on current
issues and problems
Compare
involvement and
stances of nursing
organizations
Importance to Nursing Practice
Local, state,
national, and global
Research could help nurses gain
levels
insight into the legislative process
How did the results
Research would show how the
of legislation impact
passage of new laws impact patient
patient care

care and influence change

Limitations
No other research of its type
Volume and type of data can be
time consuming
May not be well accepted or well
understood within a scientific
community

Sources
Benton, D. (2012). Advocating globally to shape
policy and strengthen nursings influence. The
Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 17(1). doi:
10.3912/OJIN.Vol17No01Man05
Gonzalez, R.I. , Maryland, M.A. (2012). Patient
advocacy in the community and legislative
arena.
The Online Journal of Issues in
Nursing, 17(1).
doi: 10.3912/OJIN.Vol17No01Man02
International Council of Nurses. (2010). Promoting
health: an advocacy guide for healthcare
professionals. Geneva, CH: World Health
Communication Associates Ltd.
Matthews, J. H. (2012). Role of professional
organizations in advocating for the nursing
profession. The Online Journal of Issues in
Nursing, 17(1). doi: 10.3912/OJIN.Vol17No01Man03
Tomajan, K. (2012). Advocating for nurses and
nursing. The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing,
17(1). doi: 10.3912/OJIN.Vol17No01Man04

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