Describe three political actions nurses could take to strengthen their role in policymaking as it relates to advocacy for improving LGBTQ health.

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Slide 1: Political Actions Nurses Can Take to Advocate for LGBTQ Health

• Political action 1: Join nursing organizations that advocate for LGBTQ health, such as the National Association of Gay and Lesbian Nurses (NAGLN) or the International Nurses Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL).
• Political action 2: Get involved in local and national policymaking by attending town hall meetings and writing to your elected representatives about issues that impact LGBTQ health, such as access to healthcare and anti-discrimination laws.
• Political action 3: Stay informed about current issues and policies related to LGBTQ health by reading news articles, attending conferences and workshops, and participating in continuing education courses.

Slide 2: The AACN MSN Essentials and LGBTQ Health

• One AACN MSN Essential that pertains to LGBTQ health is Essential III: Clinical Prevention and Population Health for Improving Health. This essential highlights the importance of addressing health disparities, promoting health equity, and advocating for policies that improve the health of populations, including LGBTQ individuals.

Slide 3: The Importance of Essential III in Advocating for LGBTQ Health

• By addressing health disparities and promoting health equity, nurses can advocate for policies that improve the health of LGBTQ individuals and reduce the negative impact of stigma and discrimination on their health and well-being.
• Essential III also emphasizes the importance of using evidence-based practices in clinical prevention and population health, which can be applied to improving the health of LGBTQ individuals and addressing health disparities.

Slide 4: Evidence-Based Practices for Improving LGBTQ Health

• Examples of evidence-based practices that can be used to improve LGBTQ health include:
• Providing culturally competent care that is sensitive to the unique needs of LGBTQ individuals
• Implementing anti-discrimination policies in healthcare settings
• Providing education and resources to healthcare providers and the community on LGBTQ health

Slide 5: The Role of Nurses in Advocating for LGBTQ Health

• As healthcare providers, nurses have a critical role in advocating for policies that improve the health of LGBTQ individuals and reducing health disparities.
• By taking political action and using evidence-based practices, nurses can promote health equity and ensure that LGBTQ individuals receive the care and support they need to achieve optimal health and well-being.

Slide 6: References

• American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (2011). The Essentials of Master’s Education in Nursing.
• American Nurses Association. (2019). Advocating for LGBTQ Health.

Slide 7:

• Institute of Medicine. (2011). The Health of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender People: Building a Foundation for Better Understanding.
• National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors. (2018). Advocating for LGBTQ Health: A Guide for Public Health Practitioners.