A school nurse is following the legislative path of a bill that suppor

QUESTION

A school nurse is following the legislative path of a bill that supports human papillomavirus immunization of high school girls. The school nurse’s most effective political strategy is to:

a. Become emotionally involved
b. Educate area nurses about the immunization bill
c. Refrain from attending town hall meetings
d. Discourage neighborhood petitions

ANSWER:

ANS: B
Nurses have found that communicating with legislators, building coalitions, being knowledgeable about current issues, providing testimony, solving problems, educating other nurses, and knowing the legislator before needing help are the most successful political strategies.