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A citizen, who has the opportunity to vote for candidates in elections for representation at the local, state, and federal level.

The state professional organizational member of the American Nurses Association that represents all nurses at the state level.

Advocacy by individual constituents -everyday citizens- in support of an organization's official position related to a policy issue.

A set course of action undertaken by governments or health care organizations, such as hospitals, whereas public health policy refers to local, state, and federal legislation, regulation, and court rulings that govern health care within a certain arena. Health policy as used in this chapter most often refers to public policies directly related to the health care workforce, service delivery, and/or reimbursement.

An act of persuading or otherwise attempting to educate and convince policymakers to comply with a request, support a particular position on an issue, or follow a particular course of action.

The statement of principles and policies of a political party, candidate, or elected official.

A local, state, or congressional elected official who can propose legislation, regulations, or programs that can become actualized as public law.

Rules used to implement legislation and translate concepts into legal action that can be put into practice.

Individuals, groups, or organizations who have a vested interest in and may be affected by policy decisions and actions being taken and who may attempt to influence those decisions and actions.