Several key issues are currently at the forefront of nursing policy advocacy:
Nurse staffing ratios: Ensuring safe and effective staffing levels to improve patient care and reduce nurse burnout. Workplace violence: Implementing measures to protect nurses from violence in the workplace. Access to care: Advocating for policies that improve access to healthcare services for underserved populations. Advanced practice nursing: Promoting full practice authority for nurse practitioners and other advanced practice nurses. Health equity: Addressing social determinants of health and reducing disparities in healthcare.
