Two strategies the RN and APRN can provide to advocate proper policy or program evaluation is to exhibit and uphold leadership in the profession of nursing. To accomplish this nurse, need to act professionally in all that they do and prevent informal evaluation or gossip of policy and programs (Milstead & Short, 2019). Another way to advocate for the right policy or program evaluation is to assist with decreasing healthcare costs, provide high-quality patient care, improve population health significance, and promote job satisfaction (Milstead & Short, 2019).
By being one of the most senior nurses in my department, I try to be the best role model and leader for our new graduates and employees. In our facility, we use the LEAN for process improvement in day-to-day work. Many of the process improvement objectives are focused on evidence-based practice and government-based guidelines placed on the facility. The LEAN process is much like a policy design in that there is a framework around the problem, analysis, implementation, and evaluation. When I come to work, I have a positive attitude about the changes that are being made. I only give professional feedback that can optimize proper patient outcomes that are cost-effective and work for the greater good. As well as being a leader in the department related to advocacy, I do my research on any process improvement objectives. That way, I can make informed decisions and have proper discussions with coworkers and managers regarding changes in our facility.
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