Health Policy Institute (HPI): Capitol Hill Experiential Learning to Gain Political Astuteness
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Melody K. Eaton, PhD, MBA, BSN, RN, CNE; Linda J. Hulton, PhD, RN -- School of Nursing, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia, USA
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The Health Policy Institute provides an immersive experience working and living on Capitol Hill. DNP student participants’ self -reflections indicate an increase in political astuteness.
| Type | Poster |
| Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
| Review Type | Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host |
| Format | Text-based Document |
| Evidence Level | N/A |
| Research Approach | N/A |
| Keywords | Experiential Learning; Health Policy; Political Astuteness |
| Name | Nursing Education Research Conference 2018: Generating and Translating Evidence for Teaching Practice |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International, the Honor Society of Nursing |
| Location | Washington, DC |
| Date | 2018 |
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