Ways in which your nursing practice contribute to service within your organization and your community.

In terms of my areas of interest and professional development goals, I would like focus more on public health initiatives both locally and globally. As nurses continue expanding their roles beyond individualized patient care into population health management (Kunzman et al., 2019), there is an opportunity for me to use my knowledge base in prevention strategies like immunization programs or reduce disparities amongst vulnerable populations around the world through advocacy work (Stoltzfus & Diersen-Schade, 2017). With this experience comes greater awareness about how politics affects accesses healthcare issues as well as an understanding of resources available for those who need it most. By actively engaging in these initiatives both domestically and internationally, we can help ensure everyone has access high quality healthcare services regardless of race or socio-economic status (Banta & Bicknell 2016). References Banta JE & Bicknell JM (2016) Health Disparities: Causes And Interventions For A Changing U.S Population. Academic Pediatrics 16(2): 132–141 Kunzman LJ et al.(2019) The Future Role Of Nurses In Population Health Management: Recommendations From An Expert Panel Journal Of Nursing Administration 49(5):253–261 Stoltzfus RJ & Diersen-Schade DA (2017) Conceptualizing Global Health Nursing Roles To Enhance Implementation Of Sustainable Development Goals Worldviews On Evidence Based Nursing 14(4): 215–226