Identify 1 (one) MSN Essential most correlates to this discussion related to community nursing practice.

The MSN Essential most relevant to this discussion is “Leadership in Community Health Nursing Practice”, which focuses on the role of the nurse as a leader in community health. This Essential emphasizes the importance of advocating for public policies that support access to quality healthcare for all members of a community. This includes advocating for increased access to preventative care, mental health services, and other resources needed to ensure that communities have equitable access to care. Additionally, it stresses the need for nurses to work collaboratively with other healthcare providers and engage in data-driven decision making in order to ensure positive change within their communities.

Through leadership roles such as participating on policy-making committees or developing initiatives aimed at improving population health outcomes, nurses can play an important role in creating healthier environments that promote well-being across all segments of society. By taking an active role in shaping healthcare policies and programs, nurses can help bridge gaps between those who have access to quality care and those who don’t, thus helping create more equitable systems of healthcare delivery. Furthermore, by engaging with research related to population health issues and understanding evidence-based best practices they will be better equipped when advocating for changes in government policy or working collaboratively with other stakeholders on solutions that benefit entire communities