Nurses in Politics
How a Bill Becomes a Law
As you have discovered through this course, nurses are influential members of the community and the political system. Therefore, for the purposes of this assignment you will identify a problem or concern in your community (Florida, med-surge setting), organization, etc. that has the capacity to be legislated. You will conduct research and state a proposal. Through the legislative process, your proposal for the problem or concern may influence an idea for change into a law.
First, refer to the “How a Bill Becomes a Law” scenario. (see attached)
After viewing the scenario, refer to the “Legislative Assignment.” (see attached) to complete this assignment.
Paper must be 700-1000 words. While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, a strong thesis statement, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines. Please include in-text citations with all factual information, a minimum of three scholarly in-text citations and references are required for this assignment. References must be within the last 5 -7 years.
