Improving Health Through Political Activism.

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Donald Johnston, PhD, RN, RRT is an assistant professor of nursing at Northwestern State University of Louisiana, Shreveport, Louisiana (NSULA). He is a dually-licensed registered nurse and respiratory therapist. He has experience in neonatal, pediatric, and medical intensive care units. Kandace Landreneau, PhD, RN, is an associate professor of nursing at NSULA. She has 30 years of nursing experience in end-stage renal/liver disease and renal/liver transplantation, and as a clinical coordinator, educator, and researcher. She maintains certification as a Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator and teaches research at the graduate level.

Published: January 2017

AI Article Synopsis

  • Nurse leaders have a responsibility to be informed about and actively shape health policies at various levels, from local to national.
  • The authors addressed the negative impact of a sexually-oriented business on the mental well-being of the local community, particularly affecting children.
  • Understanding relevant laws and ordinances was crucial for facilitating change, highlighting how professionalism can effectively mobilize community leaders to enhance public health.

Article Abstract

Nurse leaders have a moral and professional obligation to be aware of and influence policy to promote health at local to national levels. As nurse leaders and concerned local residents, the authors engaged in changing the influence of a sexually-oriented business that was impacting the psychosocial health of local citizenry, especially children. Learning city ordinances and state and federal laws was a precursor to change. Professionalism in action can successfully engage community leaders, create change, and support community health.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/CNJ.0000000000000314DOI Listing

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