Abstract
Born to Run is a catchy rock album title but a feeble answer to the burning question “Why did you run for office?” The skills needed to run and those required to serve are not innate, conferred by socioeconomic status, or inherited from officeholder relatives. There is no singular path to elected office and no singular answer to the question “Why did you run?” Such a life-changing decision is often accompanied by a fascinating backstory. This month’s Under the Dome describes what can go into the contemplation, preparation, and implementation of the decision of a nurse practitioner (NP) to run for office. Gale Adcock, MSN, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, is the chief health officer at the global software company SAS Institute in Cary, NC, and a member of the NC House of Representatives. If you have a question you would like addressed in a future column, we welcome your thoughts; e-mail the department editor at .
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