Category: Activism
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Nurse Activist: Healthcare Policy and Advocacy
Nursing professionals have become empowered to make decisions and question decisions of other healthcare professionals as well as policy makers (Frey & Murphy, 2017). This empowerment has led to significant transformations of the profession and nursing professionals. I believe an effective nurse cannot simply focus on fulfilling a number of clinical tasks. Nursing professionals should…
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The Problems of Nursing Activism
Table of Contents Introduction The Problems of Nursing Activism Nursing Activism Regarding the Question of Euthanasia Information Sharing The Participation in the Decision-making Process Conclusion References Introduction The whole healthcare system was created to help and protect people. Social justice is considered as a primary value for healthcare providers and, therefore, for nurses (Drevdahl, 2013).…
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Nurses Political Activism Process Agenda
Introduction The American Nurses Association (ANA) supports various policies and agenda issues that affect the performance of nurse practitioners (NPs). The agency has several programs aimed at examining the implications of different priority trends and issues. The organization informs more nurses about the major issues and policies that have the potential to transform the nature…
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Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube in Activism and Revolution
Table of Contents Introduction Isolation Dangers Etiquette Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The goal of social networks is the formal representation of the structure of personal relationships beyond the dyad (Webb, & Wright 2011). Social media like, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube are all part of the innovative methods of communicating with a distant person using modern…
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Greta Thunberg Teenage Environmental Activist
Greta Thunberg is a sixteen years old environmental activist from Sweden who became famous after she established the movement School strike for climate. This event draws the attention of the media, generating many viewpoints regarding Gretas work and its impact on the political and social context. This paper will analyze Greta Thunberg as a teenage…
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Social Media Influencing World Activism and Revolution
Table of Contents Social Networks New Communication Channels Mobility of Information through Social Media Delivery of News through Social Networks Conclusion Works Cited Social Networks New Communication Channels Social media networks have opened new communication channels that enable people to traverse geographical boundaries and communicate with others around the world (Swenson 105). Popular…
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Political Activism in Nursing and Healthcare Provision
Political activism is often understood as a series of confrontational actions meant to eliminate existing obstacles (social, political, economic, etc.) in order to achieve activists goals. Thus, there is a misconception of activism as a militant public protest. However, nonviolent actions caused by political responsibility of citizens make a more lasting difference than picketing, marches,…
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Social Media Activism During COVID-19
Table of Contents Introduction Source Evaluation Conclusion Reference Introduction In The COVID-19 social media infodemic, Cinelli et al. (2020) address the critical dissemination of information during the coronavirus pandemic. The research is based on the immense data analysis of the most commonly used social media platforms, such as Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Reddit, and Gab. The…
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Social Media Impact on Activism
Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Social media is a digitally facilitated technology used to enable communication through virtual communities. Activism entails the efforts put into place to bring along the desired change in political, economic, and environmental policies for a perceived greater good (Nikunen 15). Activists use different forms to drive…
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Climate Activism to Prevent Ecological Disasters
The most relevant concern of modern societys activism revolves around the climate situation and ecological disasters threatening humanity. Greta Thunberg is one of the youngest people to attract attention to such an essential question of the ecological responsibility of world leaders, representing the risks a new generation faces. She presented a speech on climate change…