Which of the following statements best describes why nurses are not more effective in creating political change?
a. Nurses are not listened to by politicians.
b. Nurses are not perceived as leaders in the health care field.
c. Nurses do not act or do not agree on what changes are needed.
d. Nurses do not know how to negotiate, communicate, and collaborate to create change.
ANS: C
Nurses know how to communicate, collaborate, negotiate, and serve as leaders who can make themselves heard. However, the various nursing subgroups do not agree on public policies.
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