The purpose of this assignment is to identify a health issue requiring advocacy from the nursing profession on a local, regional, state, national, or international level. This topic can be related to health promotion, population health, disease management, or patient safety in the community or other healthcare setting. You are assuming the role of advocate in various capacities. The topic you select for this paper will be the subject of your Policy Brief and Advocacy Letter
Assignment. Therefore, research thoroughly your topic of interest to ensure that it can be applied across both assignments.
In this paper you will identify a health issue which may or may not already be represented
This assignment is worth 25% of your grade. Using APA format and criteria from the Grading
Outline of health issue and existing or necessary health policy and/or politics. Why is this significant to nursing?
List and discuss any other stake holders who would be concerned with the health issue, in favor or opposition.
