1. This is an opportunity to learn about families by interviewing
one. You will not be doing family therapy. You will simply be
assuming the role of an interested interviewer of a non-clinical
family (i.e. family that is not in therapy) as you learn about the
culture -- of a non-help-seeking family. Select a family that you
are not personally connected to (e.g. choose a family that a
friend or classmate knows, current neighbors or a family in your
hometown you are not too familiar with). Selection of famili es
may vary in terms of family forms and structures (i.e. two-
parent, single parent, teen parent, multigenerational homes,
blended/remarried families, gay/lesbian/transgendered parents,
adoptive or foster family, ethnically/racially diverse or mixed
families, etc.) reflective of today’s diversity and composition of
families. You will gain more from this experience by having all
immediate family members present (a minimum of 2 family
members that you can speak with during your interview is
expected). After you interview the family you will write 4-5
page (double-spaced) paper that describes: (1) How you ended
up selecting the family, (2) The composition of family you
interviewed (keep identities confidential), (3) Some highlights
of the interview, (4) Sample questions you asked along with
family’s responses, (5) Based on the family’s reminiscing and
how they co-constructed their shared past through storytelling,
describe this family’s narrative or story (i.e. If you were to tell
their story, what would that sound like?). (6) What this
experience was like for you (ideas, thoughts, reactions, etc.),
and (7) Anything else that was relevant (e.g. how this might
contribute to your professional development, what this
experience was like for the family, etc.). EVALUATION
CRITERIA: The Family Narrative Interview will be evaluated
based on the completion of the assignment- Be prepared to share
some information about your experiences on a discussion post.
Darline

2. In recent times, reliable sources indicate that a glaring number
of LGBTQ patients have been subjected to stigma and
discrimination in the health care system. They have been
unfairly treated, which has been mainly due to a lack of
awareness by physicians and other providers who treat them. In
response to this, the health system, especially nurses, should be
held liable and accountable to take certain political actions to
curb this problem and guarantee an egalitarian system that
equally provides efficacy in results (Brown et al., 2020).
For instance, the nurses can jointly participate in campaign
groups and demonstrations that are meant to fight for LGBTQ
rights and equality. At times, demonstrations are the only way
the government can pay attention to something, and the physical
presence of nurses would be pivotal in ushering in new policies
that represent the LGBTQ community.
Nurses are at the center of the health care system, especially
due to their direct contact with patients. This, in turn, puts them
in a position to identify any problems in the current heal th care
system. In regard to the LGBTQ, the nurses must be loyal to
their primary purpose of provision of care and provide good
health to all citizens while they strive to create a better society
and health system. It would show that nurses have the potential
to have a profound global impact on politics. Furthermore, they
could advocate for the eradication of policies that negatively
affect the LGBTQ community (Sensor et al., 2021).
Nurses can proactively serve as formal and informal leaders,
especially with their power to implement policies and programs
that protect LGBTQ. They can take part in advocating and
supporting political leaders to pass policies that promote
equality. In addition, they can show open-mindedness towards
these vulnerable communities and advocate for the use of non-
gendered language when discussing patients’ relationships.
(Perron, T et al., 2017) It is crystal clear that nurses have the
responsibility to deliver culturally congruent services and
practice compassion and respect to the LGBTQ community.
Conclusively, the health care system should gather enough data

3. which would aid in identifying and distinguishing the specific
health needs of the LGBTQ population. It would be vastly
beneficial to also educate the health professionals to enable
them to understand that there are sensitive differences in care
needs and that ignoring them could lead to grave repercussions
(Lim et al., 2013).
Reference
Brown, K. D., Sessanna, L., & Paplham, P. (2020). Nurse
practitioners’ and nurse practitioner students’ LGBT health
perceptions. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 16(4), 262-
266.
Lim, F. A., Brown Jr, D. V., & Jones, H. (2013). Lesbian, gay,
bisexual, and transgender health: Fundamentals for nursing
education. Journal of Nursing Education, 52(4), 198-203.
Perron, T., Kartoz, C., & Himelfarb, C. (2017). LGBTQ youth
part 1: Cultural competence for school nurses caring for
LGBTQ youth—Learning the culture and the language. NASN
school nurse, 32(2), 106-115.
Sensor, C. S., Branden, P. S., Clary- Muronda, V., Hawkins, J.
E., Fitzgerald, D., Shimek, A. M., ... & Rosa, W. E. (2021).
Nurses Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals: The
United Nations and Sigma: Concrete plans that translate the
goals into action are critical. The American journal of nursing,
121(4), 65.

4. Orencia Gonzalez
Discussion Board
The Joint Board released a report on the provision of patient-
centred and also culturally proficient like members of the
lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender as well as queer (LGBTQ)
area without discrimination (Joint Committee, 2010). Nurses
and also various other health service providers are
recommended to provide premium and non-discriminatory
health services to these people, as they also deserve to wellness.
The LGBTQ area has been at the center of controversy for
several years, generally since most individuals differ with their
sexual orientation as well as gender expression. Participants
have actually experienced discrimination, physical violence,
physical violence, psychological and verbal abuse, and also
abuse (Joint Committee, 2010). Registered nurses need to
advocate for this prone friend to ensure they obtain risk-free,
high-quality health services.
Political actions can reinforce the defence of nurses' rights.
Nurses can hold political settings, such as MPs or legislators.
Registered nurses have the abilities and also worths to not be
daunted into such positions of power. Being a senator or
representative in the House provides registered nurses maximum
power to choose as well as plans that value the civil liberties of
the LGBTQ area (Arabi, Rafii, Cheraghi & Ghiyasvandian,
2014). The registered nurse in this placement can introduce a
bill forbiding abuse as well as discrimination based on sexual
orientation and also sex expression. This bill can aid eliminate

5. barriers to health (Joint Board, 2010). Various other plan steps
will certainly include networking. The registered nurse can
work collaboratively with politicians and policymakers,
providing a system to promote for the legal rights of this area.
Registered nurses can increase awareness of the wellness issues
encountering this area and advise the very best plans that can
attend to these problems. Lobbying and also holding political
rallies can magnify campaigning for, as nurses, neighborhood
members, as well as organizations involved in the defend
LGBTQ civil liberties will be actively associated with
increasing public as well as federal government recognition of
the health and wellness disparities facing this community
(Arabi, Rafii, Cheraghi & Ghiyasvandian, 2014).
Essential VI talks about the duty of teacher-oriented registered
nurses in wellness plan and also advocacy. Nurses can advocate
for fostering as well as ensure the execution of plans that forbid
discrimination and abuse against LGBTQ people. This advocacy
can be from the organization, the neighborhood or the
nationwide level.
Reference
Arabi, A., Rafii, F., Cheraghi, M. A., & Ghiyasvandian, S.
(2014 ). Political Impact of Registered Nurses: A Theoretical
Evaluation. Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Study,
19( 3 ),315.
Joint Commission. (2010 ). Progressing Reliable Interaction,
Social Proficiency, and Individual- as well as Family-Centered
Treatment: A Roadmap for Hospitals. Joint Board.

6. Wendy Cotelo
People who identify as sexual or gender minorities face barriers
to appropriate health treatment and face physical and mental
health inequities as a result of cultural stigma. Their health-care
needs, however, have not been adequately addressed in nursing
education, research, policy, or practice. It is past time for
nurses and nursing to make significant policy changes and
enhance the quality of care provided to all LGBTQ individuals
and their families. Some of the adjustments will need
organizational changes, but individual nurses may make
significant contributions to ensuring safe, culturally competent,
and high-quality care for all LGBTQ persons by being mindful
of their own views and practices. Nurses may also abstain from
participating in any talk that is discriminatory or insulting to
LGBTQ individuals, and others can stop such interactions.
Creating specific nondiscrimination policies for LGBT
individuals is one of the most significant actions that
companies, and institutions can take. Here I will show you some
examples of current legislative actions that can help to develop
your anti-discrimination campaigns in nursing:
The US Department of Health and Human Services announced a
regulation in November 2010 mandating hospitals to provide

7. equal visiting privileges to same-sex partners.
As of July 1, 2011, the Joint Commission mandated that
hospitals ban discrimination based on sexual orientation and
gender identity.
The Institute of Medicine produced a historic study in 2011 that
recommended focusing research on LGBT populations,
including better data collection and analysis methodologies to
establish a more robust evidence foundation for LGBT health
care. The MSN essential that most pertains to this topic would
be essential VI, which recognizes that the master's-prepared
nurse has the ability to intervene at the system level via the
policy formulation process and to use advocacy methods to
affect health and health care policy and practices.
References
Mason, D. J. (2016). Policy & Politics in Nursing and Health
Care. Elsevier.
AACN Essentials. American Association of Colleges of
Nursing: The Voice of Academic Nursing. (n.d.). Retrieved
November 10, 2021, from https://www.aacnnursing.org/AACN-
Essentials.
Ana Barreras Lopez
Advocacy for improving LGBTQ health
Working with these types of patients is somewhat
complicated and requires certain inclusive and special approach.
Unfortunately, the members of this community had a history of
discrimination and stigmatization that add to the known
problems of lack of access to health common to all citizens.
Some interventions can be implemented to improve care such
as: creation of an inclusive environment, learning terminology,
been empathetic, communications techniques, pronoun usage,
give support, etc. (Writers, 2021).
The American Nurses Association (ANA) on 2018 post a
position statement in which the advocacy for this kind of
patients is implied. Practice with compassion and respect

8. regardless sexual orientation or gender identity is part of the
code of ethics. Healthy People 2030 includes among its goals
the eradication of health disparities and promotion of best
practices with LGBTQ+ individuals (“ANA Position Statement:
Nursing Advocacy for LGBTQ+ Populations,” 2018). With the
support of multiples nurses’ organizations and leadership skills
of nurses in general many projects were set up. Including
support for the right of this community to serve in the army,
against employer discrimination, and same sex partnership
rights.
Correlation to the AACN MSN Essentials
I think that Essential II: Organizational and Systems
leadership is highly linked to this topic in order to promote high
quality and safe care. Also allows to set goals to eliminate
discrimination and disparity with the guidance of ethics
principles of practice. Nurses with a high level of education are
capable of proposing and implementing interventions that
modify the policies of health institutions so that they are
compatible with the specific needs of certain community
groups.
References
Writers, S. (2021, October 9). Nursing Care for LGBTQ+
Patients: Tips and Resources | NurseJournal.org. Nurse Journal.
https://nursejournal.org/articles/nursing-care-lgbtq-patients/
ANA Position Statement: Nursing Advocacy for LGBTQ+
Populations. (2018). OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in
Nursing, 24(1). https://doi.org/10.3912/ojin.vol24no01poscol02
American Associates of Colleges of Nursing. (2011). The
Essentials of Master’s Education in Nursing. Retrieved Nov 9,
2021, from
https://fnu.blackboard.com/ultra/courses/_24004_1/outline/edit/
document/_1733183_1?courseId=_24004_1
Villelixe Soto
Health Care Policy

9. There are numerous challenges the U.S. health care system is
facing, one of which is treatment of the LGBTQ
community. One of the major social trends is the growth of the
LGBTQ population. According to Meerwijk and Sevelius
(2017), there are about 390 LGBTQ adults per 1000,000. This
population is expected to increase significantly in the near
future.
One area where the NP can improve and promote
advocacy for the LGBTQ community is in reproductive
services. LGBTQ people have the right to safe abortion
services, access to contraceptives, sexually transmitted
infections (STI) testing and a range of other health services free
from stigma, discrimination or coercion. People who identify as
LGBTQ can get pregnant, and young lesbian and bisexual
women disproportionately experience unintended pregnancy.
The NP can help provide accurate, comprehensive sex
education to young LGBTQ people, and they can also help
spread information about bias and misrepresentation of the
LGBTQ population to community leaders.
The NP may also begin by advocating for research that
focuses on the group and on its structural factors. It can be said
that a lack of research in one’s community can greatly affect
and increase, among others, the percentage of homosexuals with
HIV infections. For instance, one may conduct evidence-based
practice projects in his or her community to see the percentage
of cases that arise due to genetics, health behaviors, and social
characteristics of the community (Page, 2012); factors which
may influence the number of HIV cases. Afterwards, one may
push for educational programs in one’s healthcare facility that
inform HIV infected LGBTQ individuals how to prevent
opportunistic infections. This may be accomplished by training
nurses to provide appropriate educations to individuals
struggling with the infection. Lastly, one could strive to educate
nurses on the healthcare organization on the importance of
treating members of the LGBTQ community with the same care

10. given to other patients with the goal of preventing
discrimination against the community (De Leon, 2015). This
may be achieved by conducting a mandatory educational class
on the topic for all healthcare providers in one’s organization.
With this in mind, the Essential that most relates to this
topic is the first Essential which focuses on a student’s
background knowledge of Sciences and Humanities. This
Essential is important because as stated in this discussion, the
principle highlights the importance of following the nursing
process and evidence-based practice for safe and effective
patient-centered care (American Association of Colleges of
Nursing, 2017).
References
American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (2017). The
Essentials of Master’s Education in Nursing. Washington, DC:
Author American Association of Colleges of Nursing.
http://www.aacnnursing.org/Portals/42/Publications/MastersEss
entials11.pdf
Carabez, R. M., Eliason, M. J., & Martinson, M. (2016).
Nurses’ Knowledge about LGBTQ
Patient Care. Advances in Nursing Science, 39(3), 257-
271.
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De Leon, E. (2015). Gay and Racial/Ethnic identities, perceived
discrimination, and participation in collective action. Available
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Page, M. J. (2016). Community level factors and HIV among
marginalized populations in the united states. Available from
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8399

11. Ivette Fernandez
Nurses’ Advocacy for the LGBTQ Health
In the nursing profession, nurses have a role in advocating for
suitable policies to enhance fairness, health equity, and justice.
Practical and evidence-based policies guarantee healthier
communities and tackle the lack of access to material and social
resources needed to mitigate health access gaps and disparities.
Nurses are at the center of patient care; therefore, they
understand what is needed to enhance patient care.
Nursing policy advocacy advances the nursing
profession and elevates patient care. There are various ways in
which nurses can advocate for enhancing LGBTQ health. The
first action is involvement in the campaigning groups. A
majority of LGBTQ persons are discriminated against due to
their sexual orientation. Current policies do not address some of
these health disparities. Joining campaigns and demonstrations
will allow them to educate and offer incentives to politicians
and policymakers to makers (American Association of Colleges
of Nursing, 2011).
Lobbying politicians is an excellent way of cementing their role
in policymaking. Nurses understand their patients’ needs and
health inequalities; therefore, they have the upper hand in
encouraging local, state, and national politicians to enforce

12. inclusive programs and policies and support the LGBTQ
community (Williams et al., 2018).
The third option is volunteering in originations that
sponsor policy workshops, activities, or conferences. They can
prepare a document that will enable them to present their
concerns and perhaps educate policymakers on the necessary
policy changes. Some of the policymakers may not understand
the significance of specific policies. They may not know the
health disparities in the LGBTQ community and other
disadvantaged groups (Liz Stokes, 2019). Once they are
furnished with such information, they can understand the need
to implement such policies.
In conclusion, nurses have a professional and ethical
responsibility to advocate for health equities, especially
disadvantaged groups like LGBTQ communities. They should
play an active role in advocating for policies that positively
impact their patient and advance health care and mitigate health
disparities.
References
American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (2011). The
essentials of master’s education in nursing.
Liz Stokes, J. D. (2019). ANA position statement: Nursing
advocacy for LGBTQ+ populations. Online Journal of Issues in
Nursing, 24(1), 1-6. DOI:10.3912/OJIN.Vol24No01PoSCol02
Williams, S. D., Phillips, J. M., & Koyama, K. (2018). Nurse
advocacy: Adopting a health in all policies approach. Online
Journal of Issues in Nursing, 23(3).
https://doi.org/10.3912/OJIN.Vol23No03Man01

13. Luanda Gan Bedoya
Nursing Political Actions to improving the LGBT health
There are various political actions nurses could undertake to
reinforce their role in advocating for improving LGBTQ health.
First, they can lobby for favorable legislation to curb violence
and discrimination against LGBTQ individuals at the federal
and state levels (Mason et al., 2016). Having a proper
understanding of the policies that directly influence LGBTQ
healthcare empowers nurses to participate in political debates as
advocates for LGBTQ individuals and their families. Nurses can
join the campaign groups to lobby against the existing unjust
policies towards the LGBTQ people by promoting community
engagement and equal opportunities. Secondly, a comprehensive
recognition and acknowledgment of the unique needs of LGBTQ
individuals are crucial for nurses. Master’s-prepared nurses use
the research and reliable information to educate themselves on
those needs in the areas of policymaking and healthcare practice
(Milstead, 2016). The AACN essential of Health Policy and
Advocacy mandates nurses to advocate against discrimination of
the LGBTQ people in a medical setting by providing competent
care and compassion to these communities.
Thirdly, nurses must advocate against social inequality by
promoting culturally diverse medical care and prevention

14. services for the LGBTQ populations. Despite many positive
developments, LGBTQ people and their families are still likely
to face discrimination and stigma when accessing medical
services. Nurses, as political advocates for improving LGBTQ
health, must shift the public opinion on these communi ties
towards greater acceptance. Delivering culturally congruent
care and advocating for LGBTQ populations require nurses to
adhere to the key AACN essentials. The American Nursing
Association (ANA) demonstrates its overall commitment
towards eliminating health inequalities and discrimination
against LGBTQ individuals by supporting the development of
forums that promote societal understanding and equality
between the LGBTQ and other people.
AACN MSN Essentials is Health Policy and Advocacy
The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
essential that best relates to these political actions is health
policy and advocacy (Fressola & Patterson, 2016). It
emphasizes the role of nurses’ participation in policy
development and lobbying for policies that influence healthcare
for the LGBTQ populations at the local, institutional, and
federal levels. Advocating for the patients is part of the
knowledge gained from AACN MSN Essentials. Ensuring that
government officials are able to respectfully correspond with
LGBTQ residents and dispense appropriate services has several
benefits: It makes clear to LGBTQ residents that they are
included in local initiatives and are valued members of the
community; it may build greater trust in government
institutions, and it may increase engagement and participation
from LGBTQ community members in public life.
References
Fressola, M. C., & Patterson, G. E. (2016). Transition from
Clinician to Educator: A
Practical Approach. Jones & Bartlett Learning.
Mason, D. J., Gardner, D. B., Outlaw, F. H., & O`Grady, E.
(2016). Policy and Politics in
Nursing and Health Care (7th ed.). Elsevier.

15. Milstead, J. A. (2016). Health Policy and Politics: A Nurse`s
Guide (7th ed.). Jones &
Rebeca Urbina
Nurses’ Political Role in Policy Making to Advocate for
Improvement of LGBTQ Health
Nursing is arguably the most important and popular medical
profession in the United States and in the world. From the
article, The nursing profession’s potential impact on policy and
politics, in U.S.A alone, there are more than 4,000,000 nurses.
It is the responsibility of nurses to take political actions that
could positively impact the health of their patients. One
political action that nurses could take to strengthen their role in
policymaking is by taking roles of leadership in the hospitals
and other healthcare facilities or reaching out to political
leaders. The leaders could formulate laws and policies that
affect nursing LGBT patients. By assuming leadership roles,
they could create programs that focus on improving the health
of LGBT people.
Secondly, nurses could also join professional nursing
organizations in the federal level. The article above states that
most of these organizations have lobbyists that take nurses
issues to the Congress where legislations could be passed to
resolve those issues. From the article, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual
and Transgender Health, LGBT people require medical care that
is specific and culturally competent. Having nurses that deal
with LGBT patients in search organizations will impact their
general health care by sending lobbyists with important policies
which positively relate to the health of LGBT people. Lastly,
nurses can decide to run for state or national offices to
personally advocate their policies. According to the article,
Nurse Legislators: Representing Health Care in State
Government, there are several nurses serving in the Congress
and state legislatures. This is the most direct political action a
nurse can take to advocate for the health improveme nt of LGBT
patients. State legislatures and the Congress are responsible for
making the policies that govern public health care facilities,

16. therefore having more nurses in the legislature will mean better
possibility of LGBT health policies success.
AACN and MSN essentials are key in providing professional
nurses in the country. From the article, Master of Science in
Nursing (MSN) in Advanced Clinical and Non-Clinical Roles,
the main essentials include nursing practices based on facts,
population health, inter-professional collaboration, leadership
in organizations and policy and advocacy. In relation to my
discussion, LGBT patients require nurses who follow these
essentials because their situation is critical. Essential
VI pertains most to this topic which is policy and advocacy. We
discuss the nurses’ political role in making policies which
advocate for improving the health of LGBT patients. Nurses are
responsible for their patients; therefore, they should take an
active role in policymaking that positively influence their care.
References
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Health. Retrieved
from: https://www.cdc.gov/lgbthealth/
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in Advanced Clinical and
Non-Clinical Roles. Retrieved from: https://www.msnedu.org/
Nurse Legislators: Representing Health Care in State
Government. Retrieved from:
https://www.americanmobile.com/nursezone/nursing-
news/nurse-legislators-representing-health-care-in-state-
government/
The nursing profession’s potential impact on policy and
politics. Retrieved from:
https://www.myamericannurse.com/nursing-professions-
potential-impact-policy-politics/
Henly Rojas
Discussion 8
Political Actions Nurses Role to Advocacy for Improving

17. LGBTQ Health
Political Actions that nurses can take in policy making for
LGBTQ Advocacy
As nurses we have the duty to execute various political
movements that contribute to health policies from the cultural
point of view and that are linked in an effective way with the
promotion to prosper the health of the lesbian, gay, bisexual,
and transgender community ( LGBTQ). Among these actions I
can mention achieving dynamic leadership positions in the
health area. As nurses we must achieve leadership positions in
the field of health care or at least achieve a good exchange with
the leaders who have been elected, in a responsible way, to
achieve good amendments and laws at the legislative level that
favor care. medical of that group.
Likewise, as nurses we must try to organize ourselves to defend
the policies that help this community and thus in this way
manage to stop the different discriminatory aspects towards the
LGBTQ community. Frequently, we nurses receive invitations
to the different forums, seminars, and assemblies of a political
nature. Therefore, I consider that we must have a political
participation in them, to be able to comment on all the points
that concern us or concern us, as well as offering our new ideas
that allow us to improve the quality of medical care for said
members. Only through the configuration of a strongly united
committee, will we be able to obtain such improvement and
defense of said medical care through the politicians. As nurses
we can get into the political aspect by running for office at the
local, state, and federal levels to increase and exerci se the vote
for that purpose. We must also make sure that the elected
political leaders can meet our demands and thus help us to
obtain as much as possible the demands that we can expose, to
achieve a positive footprint that favors the average attention to
the community.

18. Policy and Advocacy in AACN MSN
Regarding health policy and advocacy, I can mention that it is
one of the most vital points of the American Association of
Nursing Colleges, Master of Science in Nursing (AACN MSN).
It is linked to offering medical care to the entire community,
involving the LGBTQ community. When we graduate from
nursing, we do so with knowledge that is aimed at promoting
values such as social justice. The mechanisms for representing
policies must show the contemporary ways of our Society,
which must include equity and diversity. We must consider the
strategies and mechanisms of a political nature that determine a
high authority on the general points of health. As graduates we
must use our knowledge to increase our effectiveness to
determine an improvement in medical care for this community
without any type of discrimination.
References
American Associates of Colleges of Nursing. (2011). The
Essentials of Master’s Education in Nursing. Retrieved May 19,
2021, from
https://fnu.blackboard.com/ultra/courses/_24004_1/outline/edit/
document/_1733183_1?courseId=_24004_1
Mason, D.J., Gardner, D. B., Hopkins Outlaw, F., & O’Grady,
E.T. (Eds.). (2016). Policy and Politics: In Nursing and Health
Care. (7th ed.). St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier.

19. Aymee Morales Aranegui
Nurses Political Actions to Advocacy for Improving LGBTQ
Health.
Nurses should presume healthcare system leadership positions,
join professional nursing organizations and bodies, undertake
master classes and training on policy and advocacy as political
actions to strengthen their role in policymaking in improving
LGBTQ community health. Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (2021) advocates for periodic updates on public
health strategies that promote health equality. Taking leadership
positions in the healthcare system, city councils, local offices,
and committees ensure that policies formulated are unbiased,
accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare. Nursing
professional association bodies effectively advocate for LGBTQ
health. It allows for lobbying professional recommendations
given their vast knowledge of the community’s health needs.
Finally, master classes and training with nursing organizations
that finance policy formulation workshops help up-skill policy
writing (Mason et al., 2016). In training, nurses learn and
refresh their knowledge about contemporary public health
matters and precisely the health needs in the LGBTQ
community. These aspects show the moral duty of nursing
professionals to advocate for LGBTQ health rights.
Health Policy and Advocacy Supports Nurses on Policymaking
and Activism
American Association of Colleges of Nursing MSN Essential VI
on Health Policy and Advocacy supports nurses on
policymaking and activism. The Essential calls for nurses that
can intercede the healthcare system through policy development
and advocacy strategies that impact health and health care
provision. This provision implies that nurses are encouraged to
upskill on strategic policy formulation through analysis of

20. healthcare financial sources and health outcomes to allow
insightful participation in developing and implementing policies
and identifying the effects of legal administrative processes on
nursing practice and healthcare delivery. The skills and
knowledge allow for a nursing outlook, research interpretation,
and policy advocacy influencing change in existing policies that
cater to improving LGBTQ community health needs. Nurses’
political activism allows for accountability for the patient in the
delivery of healthcare, an aspect that is captured and
championed in Essential VI.
References
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021, June 9).
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender health. CDC.
https://www.cdc.gov/lgbthealth/
Mason, D. J., Perez, G. A., McLemore, M. R. & Dickson, E. L.
(2016). Policy & politics in nursing and health care. (8th ed.).
Elsevier.
Milstead, J. A. (2016). Health policy and politics: A nurse’s
guide. (7th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning.