Recommended Pediatric Policy and Rationale
As a pediatric care provider for children in Florida, I would recommend a global wellness program in schools. It will have to play the role of a preventive factor that can improve children’s health through various preventive methods. In addition, such a strategy can ensure the timely detection of the disease in children, increasing the safety of others and preventing infection.
The rationale for this choice is that similar school programs are effective, as shown in a study by Arenson et al. (2019). Thus, integrating health care into the school environment is an important step that can be addressed in order to improve overall health outcomes among students. This policy can become effective because physical activity and a healthy lifestyle will be promoted in addition to medical care.
Strategies to Engage Nurses in Policy Promotion
Implementing the policy will require nurses’ support and involvement in promoting the proposal. One of the leading roles in disseminating information regarding the chosen strategy can be played by the American Organization of Nurse Executives (González-García et al., 2021). In this way, information can be quickly disseminated among professionals, and medical professionals can understand how effective the implementation of pediatric care in schools is. In addition, it will be essential to use various social networks as platforms to promote information about the strategy among the residents of the state.
Barriers to Nurse Participation in Lobbying Efforts
Many nurses refuse to participate in lobbying activities due to a lack of awareness of what can be changed with it. They may not fully understand how lobbying can improve the healthcare situation in their state. In addition, another reason is the lack of time, as nurses may experience a high workload (Diehl et al., 2021). This does not leave them the strength to engage in social activities. Many may also neglect this opportunity due to a lack of confidence in their abilities.
References
Arenson, M., Hudson, P. J., Lee, N., & Lai, B. (2019). The evidence on school-based health centers: A review. Global Pediatric Health, 6. Web.
Diehl, E., Rieger, S., Letzel, S., Schablon, A., Nienhaus, A., Escobar Pinzon, L. C., & Dietz, P. (2021). The relationship between workload and burnout among nurses: The buffering role of personal, social and organisational resources. PloS one, 16(1), e0245798. Web.
González‐García, A., Pinto‐Carral, A., Pérez‐González, S., & Marqués‐Sánchez, P. (2021). Nurse managers’ competencies: A scoping review. Journal of nursing management, 29(6), 1410-1419. Web.