Choose a legislator on the state or federal level who is also a nurse? 1. Discuss the importance of the legislator/nu

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Part 1: Trends and Issues in Health care

Choose a legislator on the state or federal level who is also a nurse 

1. Discuss the importance of the legislator/nurse's role as advocate for improving health care delivery. 

2. What specific bills has the legislator/nurse sponsored or supported that have influenced health care.

Part 2: Trends and Issues in Health care

Research legislation that has occurred within the last 5 years at the state or federal level as a result of nurse advocacy. 

1. Describe the legislation and what was accomplished.

2.  What additional steps need to be taken to continue advocacy for this issue?

Part 3: Trends and Issues in Health care

Nurses often become motivated to change aspects within the larger health care system based on their real-world experience. As such, many nurses take on an advocacy role to influence a change in regulations, policies, and laws that govern the larger health care system.

Purpose:

Identify a problem or concern in your state (Florida), community, or organization that has the capacity for advocacy through legislation. 

Research the issue and use the "Advocacy Through Legislation" template to complete this assignment.