8E: Are Graduate Nurses Advocacy-Ready? A National Study of Political Competence

Friday, September 25 |  2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. 

This study measures political knowledge, political efficacy, and perceived barriers to health policy advocacy among U.S. graduate nursing students through a national survey. Findings will identify levels of competence, factors that limit or support engagement, and inform educational strategies that strengthen advocacy readiness and expand policy participation in graduate nursing education.

Presenters: 

Delene Volkert, PhD, RN, CNE | Galen College of Nursing

Heidi Johnston, DNP, RN, CNE | OHSU School of Nursing

Claire McKinley-Yoder, PhD, RN, CNE | OHSU School of Nursing

Ashley Goar DNP, APRN, AGNP-C, CNE | OHSU School of Nursing