Public Health Policy Simulation.

Background: Historically, nursing curricula have not offered opportunities for students to develop hands-on political competence. A public health policy simulation can improve students' ability to be change agents for health policy through advocacy.

Method: The public health policy simulation was a combination of didactic preparation and hands-on application of advocacy training.

What is personal health responsibility?

Purpose: This case study examined the meaning of personal health responsibility from the perspective of the individual.

Method: A single Black female, 20 years of age, was interviewed for the study. Content analysis was used for data evaluation.