In the beginning, the DNP student had to identify a problem and find a policy connection. The DNP student is an advocate for the Haitian community. The DNP …show more content…
Existing and emerging nurses should be part of advocating for policy changes in the nursing profession. In the nursing profession, everyone has a voice. If nurses do not advocate for what they believe in, there will be other non-health professionals making decisions for us. The DNP student was able to find the Care Planning Act as the policy connection for this lack of advance care planning in the Florida’s Haitian population. This Care Planning Act (s.1549) allows grants to be utilized for public education on advance care planning. Public awareness needs to be increased in regard with advance care planning discussions. Advocating for this bill to be passed will allow more individuals to know how imperative it is to have an advance