Which is the best path a community health nurse can take to be an active constituent?
A) Write letters, make a visit, or call government representatives.
B) Visit websites of local, state, and federal governments.
C) Identify their representative with address and phone number to contact.
D) Be an advocate, which involves speaking for those who cannot speak for themselves.
Ans: A
Nurses can be active members of a constituency by writing letters, making visits, or calling representatives. Reading the local newspaper with attention to local community issues is an excellent way to stay informed. Most government websites have links to enable constituents to identify their representatives and provide addresses and phone numbers for contacting representatives. Nurses as professionals may also choose to provide nursing expertise as policies and programs are being designed and to work with coalitions who have similar interests in the issues. Community health nurses can also be advocates for the people with whom they work. Being an advocate involves speaking for those who cannot speak for themselves.
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