1. Discuss the roles of nurses in the policy-making process.
2. Why is advocacy a critical part of policy making?
3. Discuss the methods that nurses use to get involved in the policy-making process and the political process.

Critical Thinking Activity (all groups will elaborate on the activity & debate)

Form a debate that will address the following question: How would you support or not support universal health care in the United States? The students should base their viewpoint on facts and relevant resources. Present the debate in class.

CHAPTER 6

1. Explain the harms that the IRBs are concerned with in research.
2. Explain how the profession of nursing incorporates ethics into practice and the profession.
3. Discuss one example of an ethical issue and how the ethical principles apply to this issue.

Critical Thinking Activity (all groups will elaborate on the activity & debate)

Select one of the following topics: confidentiality and informed consent; advance directives; living wills, DNR; or organ donation. Explain what it is in language that consumers could understand. What makes the issue you selected an ethical and legal issue.