Assignment 4: Underlying community
activism
Assignment 4: Underlying community activism
Societal justice and critical reflection are the fundamental
concepts underlying community activism. The former refers to the
unbiased distribution of resources for a prolific and fulfilling
lifestyle (Reichlin et al., 2019). For instance, through campaigns
and demonstrations, nurses, practitioners and the general
community would be able to advocate the cause of providing
adequate medical amenities.
Critical reflection boosts one’s understanding of the resident
community’s issues (such as inadequate staffing) as well as those
of others across the globe. Through this approach, the
management and staff members would be able to devise longterm resolutions that ensure adequate staffing in the present and
future (Reichlin et al., 2019). For example, pursuing suitable
programs at academic institutions can steer students in the
direction of the healthcare industry.
Paying attention and keeping up with the trends in the tobacco
industry is vital. This effort helps the advanced practice nurses to
engage in community activism for preventing the negative health
impacts associated with Big Tobacco in their respective societies
(Salmond & Echevarria, 2017). As a result, the nurses would be in a
position to enlighten the community members on addictiveness

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