The author’s thesis is that the most pressing challenge at present is informing the people about the significance of the world’s environment to health, as well as making nurses more effective by confirming that they are aware of all the issues that they need to be aware of and getting involve in the crafting of policies that would lessen the problems brought about by the changes happening globally (Kirk, 2002).
What assumptions support that thesis? Kirk (2002) assumes that if the nurses are able to have a more extensive role in the advocacy of effective policies and as health educators, then there is a huge possibility that the negative impacts of globalization and environmental change on health will be lessened. The article claims that nurses …show more content…
Kirk (2002) argues that global warming, pollution and the rise of drug-resistant illnesses have been the consequences of the environmental damage being done by majority of the people all over the world. It is clear that many have been so irresponsible in their actions to the environment that they don’t even think about the possibility that they could cause a massive damage to the environment nowadays and in the long run. Thus, there is nobody else to blame but the population itself for the horrible situation the global environment is facing at the moment. Fortunately, there is a hope to fix the current situation and the nurses can be able to help because they are always in the forefront when it comes to helping the people to recover from health issues. They can be great advocates for the global changes and …show more content…
It has been understood by most people that nurses are merely confined in hospitals and taking care of the sick. However, this article exposed the reality that nurses can also become advocates for positive change because they have the qualifications, skills and experience to do so.Through an appropriate education about global issues implemented in nursing schools, nurses may strongly influence the level of a global awareness and evidence-based practice. Empowerment of nurses to be more socially and politically active can be the cornerstone in advocating for sustainable environment either locally or globally. The measures may include creating policies, supporting governmental authorities, safe disposal of the vast, reducing the risks of some communicable diseases, and educating others on the environmental
What assumptions support that thesis? Kirk (2002) assumes that if the nurses are able to have a more extensive role in the advocacy of effective policies and as health educators, then there is a huge possibility that the negative impacts of globalization and environmental change on health will be lessened. The article claims that nurses …show more content…
Kirk (2002) argues that global warming, pollution and the rise of drug-resistant illnesses have been the consequences of the environmental damage being done by majority of the people all over the world. It is clear that many have been so irresponsible in their actions to the environment that they don’t even think about the possibility that they could cause a massive damage to the environment nowadays and in the long run. Thus, there is nobody else to blame but the population itself for the horrible situation the global environment is facing at the moment. Fortunately, there is a hope to fix the current situation and the nurses can be able to help because they are always in the forefront when it comes to helping the people to recover from health issues. They can be great advocates for the global changes and …show more content…
It has been understood by most people that nurses are merely confined in hospitals and taking care of the sick. However, this article exposed the reality that nurses can also become advocates for positive change because they have the qualifications, skills and experience to do so.Through an appropriate education about global issues implemented in nursing schools, nurses may strongly influence the level of a global awareness and evidence-based practice. Empowerment of nurses to be more socially and politically active can be the cornerstone in advocating for sustainable environment either locally or globally. The measures may include creating policies, supporting governmental authorities, safe disposal of the vast, reducing the risks of some communicable diseases, and educating others on the environmental