Horton Shalonda Estelle Brazzell, Todd Ana T, Johnson Karen E, Gaskamp Carol D, Guillet Nancy, Murray-Chavez Jennifer
J Nurs Educ. 2019 Mar 1;58(3):178-181. doi: 10.3928/01484834-20190221-10.
Historically, nursing curricula have not offered opportunities for students to develop hands-on political competence. A public health policy simulation can improve students' ability to be change agents for health policy through advocacy.
The public health policy simulation was a combination of didactic preparation and hands-on application of advocacy training. At the simulation, held at the State Capitol, students visited legislators, gave an oral testimony before a mock hearing committee, and received feedback from legislators.
In general, students expressed being more knowledgeable and confident about the legislative process, advocacy for public health issues, communication with legislators, and the role of nursing in the public health policy arena. Students reported increased likelihood of advocacy for public health issues.
Public health policy simulation should be part of nursing curricula to help to create a culture that dictates that public health policy is an integral component of the nursing profession. [J Nurs Educ. 2019;58(3):178-181.].
从历史上看，护理课程没有为学生提供培养实际政治能力的机会。公共卫生政策模拟可以通过宣传提高学生成为卫生政策变革推动者的能力。
公共卫生政策模拟是理论准备与宣传培训实际应用的结合。在州议会大厦举行的模拟活动中，学生拜访立法者，在模拟听证委员会前进行口头证词陈述，并收到立法者的反馈。
总体而言，学生表示对立法程序、公共卫生问题宣传、与立法者沟通以及护理在公共卫生政策领域的作用有了更多的了解和信心。学生报告称，宣传公共卫生问题的可能性增加。
公共卫生政策模拟应成为护理课程的一部分，以帮助营造一种文化，即公共卫生政策是护理专业不可或缺的组成部分。[《护理教育杂志》。2019年；58(3):178 - 181。]
