Developing Political Engagement Competency Among Primary Care Advanced Practice Nursing Students

J Health Care Poor Underserved. 2024;35(3):1011-1017.

Abstract

Developing political engagement among nurses who care for rural and underserved communities can help mitigate health inequities. An experiential learning opportunity informed by Lobby Day was developed to prepare primary care advanced practice nursing students with the policy skills needed to actively serve as advocates for their patients and communities.

MeSH terms

  • Advanced Practice Nursing* / education
  • Advanced Practice Nursing* / organization & administration
  • Humans
  • Politics
  • Primary Health Care* / organization & administration
  • Problem-Based Learning / organization & administration
  • Students, Nursing* / psychology