When considering political advocacy, the room for nurses to exert a stronger voice can appear immeasurable. One of the challenges for the nurse leader who is attempting to exert influence outside of the immediate care area is determining where opportunity and passion intersect. Certainly, there is an option of travelling to state or national capitals to speak on behalf of those who need the strong support of nurses; but limiting nursing influence to this level of influence limits the presence of the nursing voice at the level of more strategic discussions.
My personal drive regarding nursing advocacy is fueled by the