| Title | : | Don't Just Sit There--Do Something! |
|---|---|---|
| Author | : | Vermont Nurse Connection |
| Release | : | 2009-08-01 |
| Kind | : | ebook |
| Genre | : | Health & Fitness, Books, Health, Mind & Body, Business & Personal Finance, Industries & Professions |
| Size | : | 52009 |
| As nurses we are part of the largest workforce in the healthcare industry in America. Numbering over 2.6 million, nurses comprise 15% of all healthcare occupations (United States Department of Labor, 2008). In 2008, for the seventh year in a row, the American public ranked nurses number one in the annual Gallup Poll of Honesty and Ethics of Professions. We certainly have the numbers and public trust to be one of the most influential voices in decisions regarding healthcare policy. By the very nature of our profession we are advocates and, when offered, our knowledge is generally accepted enthusiastically. However, for one reason or another, we all too often fail to make our voices heard. It doesn't take enormous personal finances, extreme partisan political ambitions, great oratorical abilities, extensive time involvement, computer skills or even a computer, to advocate successfully for issues that affect our profession. It can be as easy as one phone call--but first you have to make the choice to become involved. No matter what your nursing specialty there is a cause and/or an organization to fit your interest that would eagerly welcome your participation. Let me offer you a few ideas of where to start ... |
