Nurses also have a broad appreciation of the health needs of the public. The nurses' associations can serve as an essential tool for influencing policy, both nationally and globally. Also, the qualities and skills that nurses possess is an essential part of their nursing practice and are valuable in policy development. Nurses also understand the needs and expectations of society’s vulnerable populations. The nursing community in every country has gathered valuable knowledge regarding healthcare needs. Nurses are also well positioned to provide advice regarding accessibility to services and to understand relationships between health and social patterns (Benton, 2012). Nurses are also in the position to present position to offer
advice on policies aimed at cost-effectiveness in healthcare (Benton, 2012).