Explore the roles of lobbying and political action committees (PACs). Review What Is a PAC? on the Open Secrets Web site, linked in Resources. Through an Internet search, determine whether nursing has a political action committee or lobbying efforts. Take a position about the value, ethics, and effectiveness of PACs and lobbying. Locate two resources that support your position.
In this discussion, present your position supported with at least two scholarly resources.
Resources to help: Web Sites
The following will enhance your understanding of this unit’s topics:
•Explore What Is a PAC? This Web page from OpenSecrets.org describes the purpose of a Political Action Committee (PAC).
•Explore AARP’s Eye on Nursing Web site, regarding nurses and advocacy.
•Explore the Center to Champion Nursing in America Web site. This site is the home of Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action, a national initiative to guide implementation of the recommendations in the Institute of Medicine report, The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health.
•Explore the Center for Public Integrity’s Web site, Lobby Watch. This site provides information on lobbying efforts related to healthcare.