I, like many other classmates, do not feel that I understand
healthcare policy to the full extent, but hope that I gain a better
understanding by participating in the assignments and discussions for the BSN Policy
class that I am in this semester. I do believe that every area of nursing is
impacted by policy, financial obligations, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory acts
and organizations and I am aware of the importance of understanding the basics
of those previously mentioned. Also,
most of the BSN classes have discussed certain aspects of healthcare policy and
regulatory bodies. I spent some time
learning about the Affordable Care Act and how to avoid malpractice claims
during my Professional Nursing Roles BSN class.
OSHA and HIPAA are the two acts that have been discussed on multiple
occasions during all classes and I know that I will continue to learn more
about them at my current place of employment.
During my Community Health BSN class I completed readings and
discussions about multiple acts including Public Health Service Act, Civil
Rights Act, Social Security Act, and Family and Medical Leave Act. Recently in the Policy class I critiqued the
organization of and information provided in one policy and procedure, which was
an informative assignment. I did not
understand the details pertinent to a policy and procedure manual.
I joined a
nursing association in hopes of using my “nursing voice” more than I have had
the opportunity to in the past.
Unfortunately school gets the best of me and learning about the politics
of nursing and healthcare is the last thing I want to do at the end of the
day. I hope in the future to be able to
sit down and learn how to become active in nursing politics. I would love to be able to express my opinion
regarding staffing ratios and other pertinent issues.
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