White Papers, in healthcare today, are commonly used as a tool to educate and inform the public on a specific health issue. A White Paper which is an authoritative document on a specific position or recommended approach to solving an identified problem.
Select and provide an overview of a White Paper related to a health care policy effort of interest to the master's prepared nurse, the community, or nursing profession.
Discuss how effective the document is at educating the identified target audience.
Determine if the selected White Paper can impact policy efforts related to quality and safety.
It is important that the White Papers are assessed to include the quality and source of the message. Include the link to the selected White Paper.