the final paper where you will examine a current bill from a nurse’s perspective. Just as a reminder….we are in the 117th Congress which started in 2021, so make sure that the bill you are looking at has be introduced AFTER January 2021. This assignment is a pending BILL not something that has already been passed to become a LAW. If the President or the Governor signed it…it is not pending any longer! Let me know if you have any questions. Have a great week!
Select an active bill at the state or federal level that impacts the professional practice of nursing. In a 3-4 page paper (excluding the title and reference pages), summarize the provisions of the bill and clearly explain what the bill will accomplish. The paper should be no more than 4 pages, typed in Times New Roman using 12-point font, and double-spaced with 1″ margins.
Your review of a bill paper should:
• Discuss the major provisions of the bill.
• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the legislation by explaining the background and all relevant facts.
• Discuss any relevant history related to the legislation, pertinent votes, and issues that are stalling the legislation, etc.
• Use primary sources for this information.
• Identify key supporters and those who do not support the bill. Explain why some of these individuals support the bill and why some do not.
• Explore the positions of the key stakeholders in the bill, both pros and cons. Do not make assumptions about potential key stakeholders. Examine this area carefully so you are correctly reflecting the stakeholders positions.
• Discuss how the bill would impact a nurse’s ability to provide safe and quality care or to practice to the highest scope of the nursing license.
• Explain specific actions that nurses can take to Help with the passage or defeat of the legislation
• Use Current APA Style, headings and references as appropriate.
the last paper in which you will study a current law from the standpoint of a nurse Just a reminder that we are in the 117th Congress, which began in 2021, so make sure that the measure you are interested in was submitted AFTER January 2021. This assignment is a pending BILL, not a LAW that has already been enacted. If the President or the Governor signed it, it is no longer pending! Please let me know if you have any further queries. Have a wonderful week!
Choose an active bill at the state or federal level that has an impact on nursing practice. Summarize the terms of the law and clearly explain what the bill is in a 3-4 page paper (excluding the title and reference pages).
