title: Public policy analysis for registered nurses in a baccalaureate curriculum.
abstract: As nurses become more involved in the macro-decision-making arena, they need policy analysis skills in order to make effective recommendations on policy alternatives. Dunn's policy analysis framework, useful for examining and understanding policy issues, is relevant to nursing education and practice and provides guidance for effective action. This framework guided an educational experience for registered nurse (RN) students in a baccalaureate nursing program. The students participated in community-based policy analysis, examining public policies affecting the health of individuals, families, groups, and populations. Dunn's framework and this policy experience can be incorporated into formal education courses or continuing education programs.
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Miller
authors.forename: K M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Russell
mesh_terms: D003479:Curriculum; D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000592:standards*; D004518:Education, Professional, Retraining / Q000592:standards*; D006291:Health Policy; D006801:Humans