Differentiate between politics and policy.
• Explain why professions have associations.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the complex role that associations
play in the profession and in society.
• Recognize the opportunities that associations offer to increase the
leadership capacity of nursing students and registered nurses.
• Explain the concept of personalizing the political process.
• Describe the debate in nursing regarding unionization.
• Cite examples of sources of both personal and professional power.
• Describe how nurses can become involved in politics and policy
development at the levels of citizen, activist, and politician.
• Explain how organized nursing is involved in political activities
designed to strengthen professional nursing and influence health
policy
