Political Activism

Question 0

Plan or course of action by a government or organization intended to affect and determined decisions.

Answer 0

Policy.

Question 1

The science of government, regulation and governing of a nation or state.

The management of a political party.

Answer 1

Politics.

Question 2

Policy frequently is shaped by those who are successful in _____________

Answer 2

Politics

Question 3

True or false. Policy involves principals that govern actions directed towards given ends.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

What do professional organizations offer?

Answer 4

Support to learn
Test ideas
Implement ideas to completion.

Question 5

Professional nursing organizations can be grouped into what three main types?

Answer 5

Broad-purpose professional associations
Specialty practice associations
Special interest associations

Question 6

Name some important professional nursing organizations include?

Answer 6

ANA
National student nurses association
Sigma theta tau international
ICN

Question 7

An organization has a mission, defined by it’s mission statement. A mission statement specifies?

Answer 7

Purpose of organization

Who is served by the organization.

Question 8

What does the state licensure of an RN derive from?

Answer 8

Legislation that defines scope of practice.

Question 9

Nurses must understand the connections between ____________ and _____________.

Answer 9

Individual practice and public policy.

Question 10

Three levels of political involvement are available for nurses as participants are:

Answer 10

Nurse citizens (votes)
Nurse activists (joining politically active organizations)
Nurse politicians.