Reflection of an experience, lesson learned, and/or importance of a role, demonstrates a clear understanding of process, comprehension, and expertise. To reflect requires an ability to consider lessons learned, personal connections, and next steps. As we come to the end of the course, it is important for you to consider what you learned and how to connect these lessons beyond this course.

For this Discussion, you will reflect on what you learned throughout this course. What is the impact of what you learned? How might you approach engaging in policy advocacy moving forward?

Reference:
Clark, J. (2011). Let’s reflect: What is the point? British Journal of General Practice, 61 (593), 747. https://doi.org/10.3399/bjgp11X613232Links to an external site.

Resources

Learning Resources
Required Resources
Readings
Dawes, D. E. (2020). The political determinants of health . Johns Hopkins University Press.
Chapter 7, “The Future of Health Equity Begins and Ends with the Political Determinants of Health” (pp. 143–168)
Porche, D. J. (2023). Health policy: Applications for nurses and other healthcare professionals (3rd ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning.
Chapter 7, “Global, International, and Planetary Health Policy” (pp. 93–100)
Media
Biography. (2018, March 13). Malala Yousafzai, activist: Biography Links to an external site. [Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6by9NEhT9GM
Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 3 minutes.
TEDx Talks. (2016, July 11). A personal look at activism: Lauren Vague: TEDxWilliamPennCharterSchool Links to an external site. [Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Bif4-FY25g
Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 15 minutes.
TEDx Talks. (2018, January 30). Five steps to becoming an advocate: Joseph R. Campbell: TEDxAdelaideLinks to an external site. [Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIo31mMB4P8
Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 7 minutes.
TEDx Talks. (2019, May 1). The power of personal activism: Moira Vane TEDxUAlbertaLinks to an external site. : [Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6axrEO0idCI
Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 19 minutes.

Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
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WEEKLY RESOURCES

To Prepare:
Consider what you learned throughout this course and reflect on the impact.
Consider how you might use what you have learned beyond this course experience.
By Day 3 of Week 11
Post a response detailing the following:

How has this course impacted your knowledge, attitude, beliefs, perceptions about nurse engagement in policy advocacy and politics?
What are the takeaways as you move forward as a DNP, in your role as a policy advocate? What resonates with you and how will you use it?
By Day 6 of Week 11
Read a selection of your colleagues’ posts and respond to at least two of your colleagues on two different days by supporting or expanding on the ideas identified by your colleague or sharing additional perspectives on the issue described by your colleague.