Discussion Post: Financing Health Care
Select an active bill at the state or federal level that impacts the professional practice of nursing.
• Discuss the major provisions of the bill.
• Explaining the background and all relevant facts of the bill.
• Discuss any relevant history related to the legislation, pertinent votes, and issues that are stalling the legislation, etc.
• 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.
• 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 assist with the passage or defeat of the legislation.
The response should include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.