title: Developing workplace advocacy behaviors.
abstract: In this article, the authors describe the concept of workplace advocacy, workplace hazards experienced by hospital nurses, methods for teaching workplace advocacy behavior, and strategies for controlling specific workplace hazards. Workplace advocacy is a universally applicable concept for maintaining professional nursing practice. Staff development educators are key in helping staff nurses achieve autonomous nursing practice.
authors.forename: S W
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Young
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Hayes
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Morin
mesh_terms: D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000379:methods*; D015386:Hazardous Substances; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology; D016272:Occupational Health; D017132:Workplace
chemical_list: D015386:Hazardous Substances