week 12- policy

WEEK 12

1. Describe the key concepts underlying community activism.

Here are the concepts you need to define and use in an example: 

Key Concepts. The concepts of social justice, community, consciousness-raising, critical reflection, praxis, and empowerment are integral to community activism.

2) give examples of how each of these concepts applies to a specific context.

3) Examine how Advanced Practice Nurses can engage in community activism to limit further negative health impacts from Big Tobacco in their respective health communities.

Attached below is an additional resource, an article, that details various ways by which nursing professionals can engage in community activism.

Patient Advocacy in the Community and Legislative Arena: http://nursingworld.org/MainMenuCategories/ANAMarketplace/ANAPeriodicals/OJIN/TableofContents/Vol-17-2012/No1-Jan-2012/Advocacy-in-Community-and-Legislative-Arena.html?css=print