POLICY PRIORITY ISSUE 1
NR 506 Week 3 Terminal Discussion 1 & 2
NR 506 Week 3 Discussion 1 - Effective Coalitions
Describe the various elements necessary for effective leadership within a coalition.
NR 506 Week 3 Discussion 2 - Using Evidence-Based Research in Advocacy
Consider your chosen policy priority. How can you use evidence-based research to
demonstrate the relationship of nursing practice to outcomes in your policy priority?
, POLICY PRIORITY ISSUE 2
Week 3 Discussion 1 - Effective Coalitions
Describe the various elements necessary for effective leadership within
a coalition.
Describe the elements that effective leadership within a coalition must possess: Cary (2012)
defines coalitions as “social movement organizations oriented to a collective goal”. Furthermore,
coalitions may have different configuration and developmental progress; they do share a definite
passion and goal to kindle the public’s interest and pledge to health via the transformation of the
nursing profession. The author continues to say that for a coalition to be successful it needs to
have competent leadership, among other things. An effective leader needs to have “credibility,
dedication, and a proven record; trustworthiness”, be an expert on issues and be able to articulate
and be persuasive on those issues (Cary, 2012). A successful coalition will be led by someone
NR 506 Week 3 Terminal Discussion 1 & 2
NR 506 Week 3 Discussion 1 - Effective Coalitions
Describe the various elements necessary for effective leadership within a coalition.
NR 506 Week 3 Discussion 2 - Using Evidence-Based Research in Advocacy
Consider your chosen policy priority. How can you use evidence-based research to
demonstrate the relationship of nursing practice to outcomes in your policy priority?
, POLICY PRIORITY ISSUE 2
Week 3 Discussion 1 - Effective Coalitions
Describe the various elements necessary for effective leadership within
a coalition.
Describe the elements that effective leadership within a coalition must possess: Cary (2012)
defines coalitions as “social movement organizations oriented to a collective goal”. Furthermore,
coalitions may have different configuration and developmental progress; they do share a definite
passion and goal to kindle the public’s interest and pledge to health via the transformation of the
nursing profession. The author continues to say that for a coalition to be successful it needs to
have competent leadership, among other things. An effective leader needs to have “credibility,
dedication, and a proven record; trustworthiness”, be an expert on issues and be able to articulate
and be persuasive on those issues (Cary, 2012). A successful coalition will be led by someone
