Description

To Prepare:

• View and read the Learning Resources regarding The Allegory of the Orchard.
• Consider the role of political determinants of health on disparities in health for some groups. 
• Consider if advocates should be more concerned with policies that promote equality or equity. 
• Explore your role, as a nurse, in addressing these determinants in our policy advocacy efforts.

By Day 3 of Week 1

Post a response detailing the following: 

Use The Allegory of the Orchard to discuss how the political determinants of health negatively impact the health outcomes of a group of patients for whom you care. Why are you, as a nurse, the right person to become politically involved in addressing these determinants?