Assignment: Ethical/Legal Issues
The IOM Future of Nursing report calls for an increase in leadership from nurses at all levels. One-way nurses demonstrate their role as a leader, is through public policy change.
Locate a current (within the last 5 years) piece of legislation (or one being proposed) that relates to the elderly, disabled, or chronically ill populations.
Then address the following:
What are the strengths/weaknesses of this legislation?
What recommendations for change would you propose? How does this legislation affect your practice?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.