Doctor of nursing practice students advocating for health care access, quality, and reform: from the virtual classroom to Capitol Hill.
The potential for doctor of nursing practice students to inform and influence the national health care reform movement inspired faculty teaching an online Health and Social Policy course to create an assignment combining comparative effectiveness research with a trip to Capitol Hill to meet with congressional representatives. Preparing for and participating in such an assignment can present challenges for online doctoral students already busy with family and professional responsibilities. However, from both faculty and student perspectives, the lasting value and professional growth are immeasurable. Course details and the theoretical concepts of experiential education are presented, as well as trip logistics and evaluation.
Jefferson School of Nursing, Thomas Jefferson University, 130 South 9th Street, Edison Building, Suite 1230C, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA. marylouman@gmail.com
Mary Lou
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Manning
Dolores
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Grosso
D057179:Advanced Practice Nursing / Q000193:education*; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D004219:District of Columbia; D020375:Education, Distance / Q000458:organization & administration; D004511:Education, Nursing, Graduate / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005181:Faculty, Nursing; D018166:Health Care Reform / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006291:Health Policy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006297:Health Services Accessibility / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D008119:Lobbying; D010344:Patient Advocacy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D015143:Philadelphia; D010934:Planning Techniques; D018794:Problem-Based Learning; D011787:Quality of Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology; D014195:Travel