Discussion – Positive Social Change
The Role of the DNP-Prepared Nurse as an Agent of Positive Social Change
A DNP-prepared nurse is a change agent and a leader with a focus on creating positive social change through clinical experience, knowledge, and policy involvement. This position involves recognizing care inequalities and transforming systems with a view to increasing positive outcomes for the patients as well as the society at large. DNP nurses play the role of leading quality measures, policy-making, and educating others on evidence-based practice (Flaubert et al., 2021). Their highly specialized education also allows them to work with various health issues and advocate for equality, access, and culturally competent healthcare. They ensure that healthcare organizational environments are modified to reflect the characteristics of the target vulnerable and underserved groups in achieving healthcare goals.
Demonstrating Commitment to Positive Social Change as a DNP-Prepared Nurse
Being a DNP-prepared nurse, I will become a change agent in advocating for fair healthcare delivery around the community and promoting conscious health gains. The measures that I am going to implement include forming mobile programs that will frequently visit poorly serviced rural areas for screening services and disseminating health information. In my workplace, I shall implement positive staff welfare measures that enhance the fight against burnout and foster diversity inclusiveness (Cohen et al., 2023). I also seek to engage in practice with interdisciplinary teams and the community to reduce health inequalities there via culturally appropriate approaches. My leadership style will also promote sustainable change and support individuals and communities as they manage their health and illness.
Positive Impact on Patients, Communities, and the Nursing Profession
I will be an agent of social change by transforming a social issue with a focus on enhancing community health. For instance, I will organize vaccination projects targeting uninsured elderly individuals and develop early follow-up interventions to cut readmissions. I will also champion the use of mental health services to support the nurses with the ultimate goal of enhancing workforce capacity (Wu et al., 2021). In partnership with policymakers locally, I will ensure that legislation on equality in healthcare is enacted for minorities. In research, publication, and mentorship, I will ensure that nursing as a profession develops and becomes one that advances innovation, social justice, and transformation in patient care and the health system.
References
Cohen, C., Pignata, S., Bezak, E., Tie, M., & Childs, J. (2023). Workplace interventions to improve well-being and reduce burnout for nurses, physicians, and allied healthcare professionals: A systematic review. British Medical Journal Open, 13(6), e071203. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2022-071203
Flaubert, J. L., Menestrel, S. L., Williams, D. R., & Wakefield, M. K. (2021, May 11). Nurses leading change. The Future of Nursing 2020-2030 – NCBI Bookshelf. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK573918/
Wu, A., Roemer, E. C., Kent, K. B., Ballard, D. W., & Goetzel, R. Z. (2021). Organizational best practices supporting mental health in the workplace. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 63(12), e925–e931. https://doi.org/10.1097/jom.0000000000002407
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Discussion – Positive Social Change
Social Change is at the core of Walden’s mission as a university. The sociological definition of social change is the “transformation of culture, behavior, social institutions, and social structure over time (University of Minnesota, 2016).” However, Walden University’s mission of social change is even more succinct. It is “people working to improve the lives of others (Walden University, n.d.).” As a DNP-prepared nurse, examples of the kinds of positive social change you might advocate for include implementation of policy that decreases infection rates in a vulnerable population, organizational change to provide immunizations for older adults with limited access to insurance, or respite activities for the staff during work hours.
Discussion – Positive Social Change
As an advanced practice nurse, you are and will continue to serve as an agent of change in all you do. Think about the positive impacts you have on patient care, the organization for which you work, the communities you serve, and even the field of nursing in the largest sense. Consider the ways in which earning the DNP degree will support you in your advocacy for positive social change and your commitment to fostering innovation for change in nursing practice.
References
University of Minnesota. (2016). Sociology: 20.1 understanding social change. https://open.lib.umn.edu/sociology/chapter/20-1-understanding-social-change
Walden University. (n.d.). 5 things that everyone should know about social change. https://www.waldenu.edu/why-walden/social-change/resource/five-things-that-everyone-should-know-about-social-change
To prepare:
Review the Learning Resources that address the importance and value of being an agent of social change.
Reflect on your personal and professional commitment to advocacy for patients, communities, and the nursing profession.
Think about the role of the DNP-prepared nurse as an agent of positive social change.
Consider how, as a DNP-prepared nurse, you will advocate for positive social change and have a positive impact on your patients, communities, and the nursing profession.
Address the following in your Blog entry:
Describe the role of the DNP-prepared nurse as an agent of positive social change.
Describe how you intend to demonstrate your commitment to positive social change as a DNP-prepared nurse.
Explain how you will be an agent of social change and have a positive impact on your patients, communities, and the nursing profession. Be specific and provide examples.