How Nurses Can And Impacted Public Policy - 869 Words

Before beginning this course, I would not have described myself as politically active. In fact, I would call myself even frustrated with politics. In viewing and reading some of the ridiculous displays of political figures and candidates on multiple sides of the political fence, I have even developed an attitude of political avoidance. My response to this frustration would be to turn off the media broadcasts, close out of social media, or walk away from conversations when the topic either didn’t make sense or didn t support my personal, professional, or moral convictions. Politics, policies, and political figures seemed to be more of a stumbling block than a stepping stone and a barrier separating communities and individuals from well being. The main reason for this avoidance is the pattern I have seen in American politics even at the local level of ignoring the issues and problems and mud slinging to achieve political gain. 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