Social Change and Nursing by Lavonne Harvey https://padlet.com/lavonneharvey/ecmlm6gp6eahkj9e This is how I participate in social change in my personal life. It also includes information about social change and the nursing profession. en-us 2021-02-23 18:19:21 UTC 2023-05-28 06:16:59 UTC hello@padlet.com Social change in my community lavonneharvey https://padlet.com/lavonneharvey/ecmlm6gp6eahkj9e/wish/1232997444 It is important that people with serious illnesses have access to healthy and affordable food. ]]> 2021-02-23 18:26:05 UTC https://padlet.com/lavonneharvey/ecmlm6gp6eahkj9e/wish/1232997444 Ways I participate in the Food For Thought program: lavonneharvey https://padlet.com/lavonneharvey/ecmlm6gp6eahkj9e/wish/1233015597
-donation of my time for sorting and distribution
-passing information to my neighbors and friends when a food drive is happening
-I help in the garden with growing fresh food for distribution]]> 2021-02-23 18:29:19 UTC https://padlet.com/lavonneharvey/ecmlm6gp6eahkj9e/wish/1233015597 I also love to collect donations of "high needs" items such as peanut butter and olive oil lavonneharvey https://padlet.com/lavonneharvey/ecmlm6gp6eahkj9e/wish/1233134634 2021-02-23 18:49:49 UTC https://padlet.com/lavonneharvey/ecmlm6gp6eahkj9e/wish/1233134634 According to Walden's quiz, I am a SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS CONSUMER. This means that my social change focuses on companies that act responsibly to people and the environment. lavonneharvey https://padlet.com/lavonneharvey/ecmlm6gp6eahkj9e/wish/1233161009 2021-02-23 18:54:22 UTC https://padlet.com/lavonneharvey/ecmlm6gp6eahkj9e/wish/1233161009 I believe this is fairly accurate. I always try to purchase from a small local business when able, and avoid the "big box" stores. I love to buy from companies that focus on recycling and sustainability. lavonneharvey https://padlet.com/lavonneharvey/ecmlm6gp6eahkj9e/wish/1233205659 2021-02-23 19:02:22 UTC https://padlet.com/lavonneharvey/ecmlm6gp6eahkj9e/wish/1233205659 The quiz also says that I like to use technology and social media to bring awareness to my cause. lavonneharvey https://padlet.com/lavonneharvey/ecmlm6gp6eahkj9e/wish/1233239480 This is definitely where I fall short and could improve the impact that I have on others. I don't want to appear like I am bragging or seeking praise for the things I do, so I usually keep it to myself. But I should be proud an use these moments to encourage others.]]> 2021-02-23 19:08:19 UTC https://padlet.com/lavonneharvey/ecmlm6gp6eahkj9e/wish/1233239480 "Advocating for social change is the responsibility of the nursing profession." lavonneharvey https://padlet.com/lavonneharvey/ecmlm6gp6eahkj9e/wish/1233298317 This is clearly stated in the American Nurses Association code of ethics and lists beneficence as acting for the good and welfare of others and including such attributes as kindness and charity .”  (Gaines, 2021)]]> 2021-02-23 19:19:20 UTC https://padlet.com/lavonneharvey/ecmlm6gp6eahkj9e/wish/1233298317 Advocating for social change is also cited in the social contract we have with the public. lavonneharvey https://padlet.com/lavonneharvey/ecmlm6gp6eahkj9e/wish/1233490405 It is expected that nurses will address the problems faced by individual patients including issues of health disparities and that nursing will be involved with and lead in health-related issues important to society. (Fowler, 2015)]]> 2021-02-23 19:57:56 UTC https://padlet.com/lavonneharvey/ecmlm6gp6eahkj9e/wish/1233490405 REFERENCES lavonneharvey https://padlet.com/lavonneharvey/ecmlm6gp6eahkj9e/wish/1246313042 Fowler, Marsha D. M. (2015). Guide to nursing’s social policy statement: Understanding the profession from social contract to social covenant. American Nurses Association.

Gaines, Kathleen MSN. (2021). What is the Nursing Code of Ethics. Nursing.org. https://nurse.org/education/nursing-code-of-ethics/]]> 2021-02-26 17:49:28 UTC https://padlet.com/lavonneharvey/ecmlm6gp6eahkj9e/wish/1246313042