Discussion Post: Influencing Health Care through Advocacy
• Choose a legislator at the state or federal level (United States) who is also a nurse and discuss the importance of the legislator/nurse's role as an advocate for improving health care delivery. What specific bills have the legislator/nurse sponsored or supported that have influenced health care?
• Research legislation that has occurred within the last 5 years at the state or federal level (United States) as a result of nurse advocacy. Describe the legislation and what was accomplished. What additional steps need to be taken to continue advocacy for this issue?
The response should include a reference list. Using double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.