It is important that nurses are involved in health policy because:
a. Government and policy have a large impact on nursing and health.
b. Policy affects nursing values as set forth by Florence Nightingale.
c. Political science is a course of study that parallels nursing.
d. Nurses must interpret laws to fit their practice.
A
Nurses should be advocates for the health of the population. In order to do this, nurse profession-als must have a working knowledge of government, health care law, the policy process, and the political forces that are shaping the future of health care.
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