Learning Policy Plan Sample

Learning Policy Plan

Student’s Name: Kirenia Sortuyo

Institutional Affiliation: Miami Regional University

Abstract

Learning policy is ultimately defined by the opportunities the nurse has to interact with policies. It can ultimately be divided into the functions of learning how policy currently influences care, and then learning how the nurse may influence policy, for the sake of improving care, or the nursing process in general. This plan briefly discusses the role of opportunities in the pursuit of learning policy, specifically looking at the significance of volunteer and unpaid roles. The importance of diversity in seeking opportunities is also mentioned, as multiple perspectives allow nurses to interact with different policies,

Thus, Mason et al.’s (2016) focus on educational opportunities is an excellent framework. While continuing education is an obvious means, the power of internships, fellowships, and especially volunteer service should not be underestimated. Volunteer work is particularly useful for developing specific leadership skills and unique experiences, such as grant writing, or interaction with and perhaps even a seat on a board that influences a nursing organization (Roux & Halstead 2017, 116-117). These are invaluable potential opportunities for learning and interacting with

But it is first most important to be open to the opportunities that can contribute to wider understanding of the consequences of health policy, and how best to influence them.

References

Davis, L., Taylor, H., & Reyes, H. (2014). Lifelong learning in nursing: A Delphi study. Nurse Education Today, 34(3), 441–445. doi:10.1016/j.nedt.2013.04.014

Mason, D. J., Gardner, D. B., & Outlaw, F. H. (2016). Policy & politics in nursing and health care. Philadelphia, PA, United States: Elsevier Science Publishing Co.

McCormack, B., Manley, K., & Titchen, A. (Eds.). (2013). Practice development in nursing and healthcare (2nd ed.). United States: Wiley-Blackwell.

Roux, G., & Halstead, J. A. (2017). Issues and trends in nursing. United States: Jones and Bartlett Publishers.

University of Kansas. (2016). Community Tool Box: 11. Influencing Policy Development. Retrieved from