How can a nurse best influence policies in an organization?
1. Follow the nursing process.
2. React to problems as they occur.
3. Connect with the outside community.
4. Look to administrators to be the policy makers.
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Rationale 1: Close examination of the political process shows that it closely follows the nursing process. The nurse will assess the situation, create a plan of action, implement that plan, and evaluate and revise the plan.
Rationale 2: Reacting to problems as they occur shows lack of planning.
Rationale 3: Connecting with the outside community may be necessary, but if the nurse is trying to influence the policies of an organization, the bulk of work will be done within the organization.
Rationale 4: The nurse cannot remain passive and expect administrators to create all the policies.
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