Today’s C/PHN face unique challenges driving the continued evolution of their role. Through empowerment the C/PHN has the ability to expand interdisciplinary skills and collaboration affecting change in population and community health. This change begins at home with C/PHN. In this discussion you will investigate and share information on empowerment.
Discussion Instructions
Initial post: After reading and engaging with this week’s materials, address the following topics:
- Present your definition of empowerment
- Describe the effect the empowerment of C/PHN nursing could have on community-based care
- How might you empower your role as a practicing registered nurse?
- What barriers might a C/PHN face in terms of self-empowerment and empowering a population?
Clearly present your perspective and well informed thoughts based on personal professional growth, new insights/ideas, ethical considerations, and citations from your text and other sources.
