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1. [From 10$/Pg] Pratt Et Al
[From 10$/Pg] Pratt Et Al discuss:Advocacy is defined as any action that speaks out in favor
of, recommends, argues for, supports or defends, or pleads on behalf of another person or
group of individuals (Alliance for Justice’s Nonprofit Advocacy Project, 2016). Advocacy
may entail taking steps to bring about positive change. Advocacy is the process by which an
individual or group organizes themselves in order to take steps to address a particular
issue. There are also different types of advocacy, such as self-advocacy, individual advocacy,
and system advocacy (Eaton, 2021). Self-advocacy is literally the act of advocating
for oneself. It can be difficult to speak up in certain situations. It can be extremely
frightening at times, especially when you’re just getting started, but the more you do it, the
less frightening it becomes (Eaton, 2021). As an example, when applying this concept to my
situation, I advocate for myself by addressing the common misconception that nurse
practitioners are unqualified to perform liposuction procedures. It is extremely difficult to
overcome this stigma, and the only way to do so is through a rational argument.
Unfortunately, a lot of people aren’t interested in hearing rational arguments. A
group of nurses will frequently come together to advocate for a specific issue or issues. As a
profession, nurses must unite and collaborate in order to influence the structures, powers,
and support systems in place, allowing us to provide safe and effective health care to our
patients. Because after all, isn’t the safety and effectiveness of our care our number one
concern (Eaton, 2021)? In order to address my current issue on an individual level, I am
attempting to involve various nursing associations, such as the Florida Nurses Association
and the American Nursing Association, in an investigation into the matter. By contacting
those organizations, I am able to bring more people on board to raise awareness about this
issue. Policy, law, and rule change are all examples of systems advocacy, and they all
have an impact on how we function and perform our jobs. This type of advocacy is typically
conducted with the assistance of local, state, or federal agencies or governments. This type
of advocacy can have an impact on the scope of practice and standards of care for nurses. It
is critical to be involved in systems advocacy, particularly when it comes to advanced
practice issues (Eaton, 2021). My ultimate goal is to elevate this issue to the level of system
advocacy it deserves. If this issue reaches the level of system advocacy, I can anticipate that
laws and regulations will clearly specify the role and responsibilities of nurses in invasive
cosmetic procedures such as tumescent liposuction, among other things. Advocacy
enables us to provide services to our patients that they require or desire, and it has the
potential to open new doors. Nurses who advocate for themselves and have strong

2. communication skills can break down barriers and prepare for self-sufficiency. Even if we
already have a great deal of self-determination and confidence, the majority of us can
benefit from putting in the effort to improve our advocacy skills and abilities. Anyone can be
a successful self-advocate, regardless of how difficult the situation is or how complex the
needs are. As we progress through life, having role models and peers to guide us will
provide valuable insight and lessons because they have gone through similar experiences.
Seeing other people succeed in advocating for themselves helps everyone realize that
people of all abilities can achieve success through self-advocacy and that everyone has
something to contribute (Pratt et al., 2020).250 words