學而優則仕－－談護理專業之政治參與

＂Scholar Officials＂: Thoughts on the Involvement of Professional Nurses in the Political Process

近年來，已有越來越多的護理人員關心或參與公共事務／政治與政策制定過程，尤其，護理領導者也積極透過集體的力量，結合各種聲音，促使媒體及政府正視護理的議題並提出相關改革政策。本文從政治的意涵與本質、政治與護理、公共事務／政治參與的培養與策略、從學術到衛生行政以及重要政策推動，論述護理專業的政治與政策參與過程。透過本文，期望護理人員能善用權力運作，積極參與各種政治相關活動以及衛生政策的制定過程，以專業知識與技能，維護病人及民眾的健康，同時促進護理專業的發展及提升護理專業形象。

A growing number of nurses are concerned with/participate in public affairs, politics, and policymaking processes. In particular, nursing leaders are actively leveraging their collective power to create interdisciplinary alliances aimed at encouraging the media and government to confront key nursing issues and implement healthcare reform. This article highlights the political participation and policy-making process to address the meaning and essence of politics, politics and nursing, training and strategies of public affairs and political participation, the shift from academia to health policy, and facilitation of important health policies. It is hoped that nurses may appropriately use their status and influence to actively participate in political campaigns and the policymaking process. By using their professional knowledge and skills, nurses may not only protect patient safety and public health but also facilitate nursing professional development and promote the professional image of nursing.