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respond to this discussion by supporting or expanding on the ideas identified or sharing additional perspectives on the issue: This course has expanded my insight into how powerful Nurses are as leaders in healthcare systems, it has specially increased my understanding as a doctoral prepared nurse on how I can leverage my knowledge and expertise in targeted policy advocacy at both organizational and governmental levels. Within my organizations, I can evaluate quality metrics, patient outcomes, and workflow challenges to identify gaps that require policy action. I plan to participate in shared governance and policy review committees, ensuring my voice is heard regarding clinical realities that inform institutional decision-making. I will spearhead and lead pilot initiatives changes that demonstrate the most current effective evidence based research at my local area of practice. I will use the the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) systematic framework in educating nursing staff and building a culture of policy engagement. The PDSA resonates with me because it is easy to follow, amendments, corrections and modifications can be made intermittently as needed, to shape internal policies that enhance safety, quality, and workforce well-being. At the governmental level, my perceptive has changed as well, I have learned new ways of engaging in legislative processes as a stakeholder and advocate for my patients and my profession . Working in collaboration with my professional organization and other professional organizations, our voices are amplified in supporting efforts to address current issues such as workforce shortages, scope-of-practice expansion for advance practice Nurses, and equitable healthcare delivery for minorities and the marginalized considering political and social determinants of health. I am well prepared to engage with policymakers, provide expert testimony, and translate evidence into policy recommendations through clear, actionable briefs. I now know the basic rules and regulations regarding running for an elected office, and how to planning media interviews or community discussions helps build awareness of how proposed laws and regulations affect patient outcomes and population health. My future as a doctoral prepared nurse will largely include using policy advocacy as a mechanism to influence systems of care, improve patient outcomes, and strengthen the nursing profession’s role in health policymaking. I am glad I took this important step in going further.