IS THERE A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BEING A LOBBYIST OR ADVOCATE?

M3 A5 DB: IS THERE A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BEING A LOBBYIST OR ADVOCATE?

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Overview

This week’s readings and lecture offered information related to lobbyists and advocates. Is there a difference between being a lobbyist and an advocate? Lobbyists provide support for policy, as do advocates, so what is the difference? Most nurses consider themselves patient advocates; however a political advocate is somewhat different. In this discussion, differentiate between a lobbyist and an advocate. Be sure to discuss a political advocate rather than a bedside advocate.

Topics to include:

• Definition of a lobbyist.
• Definition of an advocate.
• Similarities and differences.
• Why are they both important?
• How does one of your selected organizations (choose one you used in your week 1 DB – What is the definition of Nursing Excellence – these organizations were discussed in the week 1 PowerPoint) lobby or advocate for health care policy?……use either The joint commission or WHO- world health organization

Your initial post must be posted before you can view and respond to colleagues, must contain minimum of two (2) references, in addition to examples from your personal experiences to augment the topic. The goal is to make your post interesting and engaging so others will want to read/respond to it. Synthesize and summarize from your resources in order to avoid the use of direct quotes, which can often be dry and boring. No direct quotes are allowed in the discussion board posts.

Post a thoughtful response to at least two (2) other colleagues’ initial postings. Responses to colleagues should be supportive and helpful (examples of an acceptable comment are: “This is interesting – in my practice, we treated or resolved (diagnosis or issue) with (x, y, z meds, theory, management principle) and according to the literature…” and add supportive reference. Avoid comments such as “I agree” or “good comment.”

Points: 30

Due Dates:

• Initial Post: Fri, Apr 16 by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) of the US.
• Response Post: Sun, Apr 18 by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) of the US – (the response posts cannot be done on the same day as the initial post).

References:

• Initial Post: Minimum of two (2) total references: one (1) from required course materials and one (1) from peer-reviewed references.
• Response posts: Minimum of one (1) total reference: one (1) from peer-reviewed or course materials reference per response.

Words Limits

• Initial Post: Minimum 200 words excluding references (approximately one (1) page)
• Response posts: Minimum 100 words excluding references.

SAMPLE SOLUTION

Lobbyists and advocates play a significant role in society as they are often the voices of the majority. Lobbying and advocacy helps to draw attention to an important issue and then compel decision-makers to establish favorable decisions. Furthermore, they ensure accountability and transparency of both public and private institutions. Although the two are often used interchangeably, there is a thin line between lobbying and advocacy as will be explored in this task.
Differences between being a Lobbyist and an Advocate
Lobbying and advocacy are both activities that can influence behavior and decision-making that is for the general benefit of the target group/community. Most of the lobbying and advocacy is directed at political leaders or people of influence/ opinion shapers. There is a thin line between lobbying and advocacy making it possible for the two terms to be used interchangeably (Romeijn, 2021). The truth is that all lobbying is advocacy but not all the advocacy is lobbying. Advocacy showing an outright support/ in…