Presenter: Mrs. Vasitai Batirerega Sangam School of Nursing

17/08/2011

�To define advocacy �The Rationale �Introduction �Objectives and Background �F. N. A’s Affiliations �Impacts/ Conclusion/ Lesson Learnt

DEFINE: ¾To support or vindicate (to justify) ¾To recommend publicly ¾To plead for

The Fiji Nursing Association is the ONLY Professional Nursing Association that represents the voice of the nurses in this country.

(Quote- Mr. S. Rabuka. A. G. 2006.)

With membership of 1,400 out of the 1,800 nurses in this country, the F. N. A stands on behalf of its members as reflected in the logo- “CARING IS OUR CONCERN.”

The key word in nursing practice today is- CARING where one will only have to add in Quality, Excellence and Holistic to caring in order to be certain that you are delivering the best care to your patient or client.

Advocacy can be defined as the act of pleading or arguing in favour of something. In terms of nursing, advocacy can be seen as the process we engage in when we speak on behalf of our patients when they are incapable of doing so themselves.

Advocacy can take many forms. It can be political, as when nurses immerse themselves in the politics of health care in order to bring about needed change. It can also be social, such as when we attempt to create change in our society that helps to educate others on issues in health care. Advocacy also occurs on a more personal level when we argue for the best interests of our patients.

The International Council of Nurses is a federation of 169 national nursing federations representing the millions of nurses worldwide, operated by nurses. The ICN is the international voice of nursing and works to ensure quality care for all and sound health policies globally.

9To oversee the roles and functions in professional and personal development of its members. 9To promote and support nursing research. 9To provide continuing nursing education opportunities.

9To promote the welfare of nurses to the end that all people may have better health care. 9To promote exposure for nurses to changes in the new horizon. 9To partake in policy and legislation making.

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NURSING (AAN) The AAN comprises of nursing leaders in practice, education, research, management and policy making. AAN’s mission is to provide the nursing profession with visionary leadership that focus on contributions of nursing leaders, advance scientific knowledge and influence the development of effective health care policies and practice.

MISSION: To provide high standards of nursing, promotes the professional and educational advancement of nurses and promote the welfare of nurses to the end that all people may have a better health care.

MISSION: To advance quality and accountability in the health care setting through organizing political action and nursing practice and advocate for policies to increase health care funding, improve quality care and institute safer working conditions and protection for nurses.

MISSION: To provide knowledge and understanding of the profession of nursing, legislative updates, supports nursing research and providing continuing nursing education opportunities.

ICN- International Council of Nurses CNF- Commonwealth Nurses Federation SPNF- South Pacific Nurses Forum PSI- Public Service International NCW- National Council for Women. PSU- Public Sector Union FTUC- Fiji Trades Union Congress

¾Inclusiveness ¾Proactive ¾Visible ¾Representation ¾Exposure – New Horizon

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