"We do not publish in newspapers, online lay journals, and books that describe healthcare from our perspective."
--Why not?
Maybe because we are unfamiliar with that venue. Technology is advancing rapidly, and seemingly so complex. Bottom line--if not desire, probably ignorance...
--How can we change?
Knowledge and networking. Get informed and learn to use the technology.
--...Consequently making waves?
I think nurse professionals may not be so readily to voice their views because, you can get fired from your job if you state something that might conflict with your place of employment mission statement or policies. Look at those getting fired for doing really stupid stuff on my space accounts. It can become really complicated.
--How can we manage those waves as individuals and as a profession?
I think that you must seek approval from your place of employment. Give them (their legal department) the opportunity to review any statements before publishing them. Work with various associations and community health organizations to make sure that you a publishing your opinions supported by indisputeable facts and peer reviewed reasearch. Make as few enemies as possible. Be careful not to get caught up in propaganda stuff. Make sure you have a lawyer on retainer.
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Great post! You're right on about our being less autonomous and dependent upon our workplace's good grace to retain our jobs. It's an unfortunate reality.
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