Russell–Fawcett Model and Local Governance for Community Health Nursing Praxis

Local governments make decisions daily that shape the health and well-being of communities, yet nurses rarely serve on the boards and councils where these decisions occur. The absence of nurses in such political spaces is significant because they comprise the largest sector of the health care workforce and are consistently recognized with public trust. Although nurses are well-positioned to contribute to policy discussions, few hold elected or appointed roles at the local level. Could this be because such professional activity is seen as extracurricular, personal interest, or service?