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Instruction from the Instructor:
Position Paper Written Assignment:
A position paper is a document you could present to a legislator to seek support for an issue you endorse. Present your position on a current health-care issue in a one-page paper, following the assignment guidelines below. You can select your issue topic from newspapers, national news, magazine articles, professional journals, professional association literature or even your local or state legislation websites to see what health care issues are currently on the docket in your county or state.
Your position paper should:
Be quickly and easily understood.
Be succinct and clear.
Appear very professional with the legislator’s name, title and address on top and your name and your credentials at the bottom long with contact information
Condense essential information in one, single-spaced page,You do not need a Title page or Reference Page with this assignment
Be written using correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, and APA format.
Clearly describe the issue that you are addressing in the opening paragraph.
Include 3–4 bullet points regarding why you are seeking the legislator’s vote, support, or opposition. Bullet points should be clear and concise but not repetitive and should reflect current literature that substantiates your position.
Summarize the implications for the nursing profession and/or patients.
Conclude with two recommendations that you wish to see happen related to your issue, such as avote for or against, a change in policy, or the introduction of new legislation.
Use current APA Style, correct grammar, and references as appropriate.
Please use a template for this assignment: (See the template I have uploaded and use it)
The literature you cite must be from peer-reviewed journals and primary source information. You do not have to have a title page, nor do you have to cite your sources however, I do want to see references at the end of your letter.
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Template Letter to a Legislator
Senator (Insert name of senator)
Senate Bldg Room #
City, State, Zip code
Dear Senator (NAME),
My name is (insert name). I am an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) in (state/jurisdiction). I am writing to request your
support for (bill #). This legislation will assist our jurisdiction in meeting the new national standards for APRNs outlined in the
Consensus Model for APRN Regulation (which can be accessed by visiting www.ncsbn.org/aprn.htm). These standards were written
by representatives of 48 different APRN groups and are supported by the APRNs in our jurisdiction. The purpose of these standards
is to ensure that APRNs in every U.S. jurisdiction meet the same qualifications and are able to perform the same functions. This will
ensure that the citizens of (state/jurisdiction) receive the safe competent care that APRNs can provide. In addition, these standards
will increase mobility of APRNs and may provide increased access to health care overall.
APRNs include certified nurse practitioners (CNPs), certified nurse midwives (CNMs), certified registered nurse anesthetists
(CRNAs) and clinical nurse specialists (CNSs). APRNs are a highly valued and integral part of the health care system. They have
the necessary knowledge and skills to care for patients in the absence of any other providers and can tremendously improve access to
health care in rural areas of the jurisdiction. (If possible, add some jurisdiction specific information for your legislator here.)
Passage of (bill name) provides for the adoption of language which will: Plug in bullet points as they apply to your bill; revise and edit as
needed for your specific situation.
Ensure public safety by requiring advanced practice registered nurses to be licensed as APRNs. Currently, our jurisdiction does
not require this. This would be in addition to the registered nurse (RN) license and is a recommendation in the Consensus
Model for APRN Regulation. Both licenses would be regulated by the jurisdiction’s board of nursing.
Establish graduate level nursing education as the minimum level of academic requirement for APRN licensure. Graduate level
education requires advanced courses in many areas, including pharmacology, as well as extensive clinical practice hours, in order
to earn the graduate degree.
Ensure that all APRNs have met the requirements for advanced education from an accredited graduate program. The bill
requires all APRN education programs to undergo a board of nursing approval process and be accredited by the American
Association of Colleges of Nursing Accreditation.
Require professional certification for APRN licensure. Graduates of nursing programs are required to take and pass a certification
examination in their area of APRN specialty. This exam helps establish entry-level competency. APRNs are held to professional
standards established by the certifying body, in addition to the jurisdiction’s nurse practice act.
Improve the public’s understanding of who is providing their care. Currently, different jurisdictions refer to APRNs by different
titles. In (state/jurisdiction) we currently use the title (insert title used in jurisdiction-such as APN). This can cause confusion if
patients have moved from another jurisdiction where APRNs have a different title. The goal is for the title “advanced practice
registered nurse (APRN)” to be adopted by every jurisdiction to provide an easily recognized professional designation in all
jurisdictions. APRNs will be required to legally represent themselves as APRNs, followed by their specialty role (CNP, CNM,
CRNA or CNS). For example, the legal title/signature for a nurse practitioner would read: Barbara Smith, APRN, CNP.
Allow APRNs to practice independently. Current jurisdiction law requires APRNs (insert requirement, such as signing
collaborative practice agreements with a physician or have physician supervision) in order to practice. Numerous studies
published over the past 30 years have shown that APRNs provide safe, high quality care without physician oversight.
I ask you to support (bill name) to improve the provision of health care to the citizens of (state/jurisdiction). Please contact me with
any additional questions you may have.
Respectfully Yours,
Your name
Your legal title
Your contact information
Template Letter to a Legislator
Senator (Insert name of senator)
Senate Bldg Room #
City, State, Zip code
Dear Senator (NAME),
My name is (insert name). I am an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) in (state/jurisdiction). I am writing to request your
support for (bill #). This legislation will assist our jurisdiction in meeting the new national standards for APRNs outlined in the
Consensus Model for APRN Regulation (which can be accessed by visiting www.ncsbn.org/aprn.htm). These standards were written
by representatives of 48 different APRN groups and are supported by the APRNs in our jurisdiction. The purpose of these standards
is to ensure that APRNs in every U.S. jurisdiction meet the same qualifications and are able to perform the same functions. This will
ensure that the citizens of (state/jurisdiction) receive the safe competent care that APRNs can provide. In addition, these standards
will increase mobility of APRNs and may provide increased access to health care overall.
APRNs include certified nurse practitioners (CNPs), certified nurse midwives (CNMs), certified registered nurse anesthetists
(CRNAs) and clinical nurse specialists (CNSs). APRNs are a highly valued and integral part of the health care system. They have
the necessary knowledge and skills to care for patients in the absence of any other providers and can tremendously improve access to
health care in rural areas of the jurisdiction. (If possible, add some jurisdiction specific information for your legislator here.)
Passage of (bill name) provides for the adoption of language which will: Plug in bullet points as they apply to your bill; revise and edit as
needed for your specific situation.
Ensure public safety by requiring advanced practice registered nurses to be licensed as APRNs. Currently, our jurisdiction does
not require this. This would be in addition to the registered nurse (RN) license and is a recommendation in the Consensus
Model for APRN Regulation. Both licenses would be regulated by the jurisdiction’s board of nursing.
Establish graduate level nursing education as the minimum level of academic requirement for APRN licensure. Graduate level
education requires advanced courses in many areas, including pharmacology, as well as extensive clinical practice hours, in order
to earn the graduate degree.
Ensure that all APRNs have met the requirements for advanced education from an accredited graduate program. The bill
requires all APRN education programs to undergo a board of nursing approval process and be accredited by the American
Association of Colleges of Nursing Accreditation.
Require professional certification for APRN licensure. Graduates of nursing programs are required to take and pass a certification
examination in their area of APRN specialty. This exam helps establish entry-level competency. APRNs are held to professional
standards established by the certifying body, in addition to the jurisdiction’s nurse practice act.
Improve the public’s understanding of who is providing their care. Currently, different jurisdictions refer to APRNs by different
titles. In (state/jurisdiction) we currently use the title (insert title used in jurisdiction-such as APN). This can cause confusion if
patients have moved from another jurisdiction where APRNs have a different title. The goal is for the title “advanced practice
registered nurse (APRN)” to be adopted by every jurisdiction to provide an easily recognized professional designation in all
jurisdictions. APRNs will be required to legally represent themselves as APRNs, followed by their specialty role (CNP, CNM,
CRNA or CNS). For example, the legal title/signature for a nurse practitioner would read: Barbara Smith, APRN, CNP.
Allow APRNs to practice independently. Current jurisdiction law requires APRNs (insert requirement, such as signing
collaborative practice agreements with a physician or have physician supervision) in order to practice. Numerous studies
published over the past 30 years have shown that APRNs provide safe, high quality care without physician oversight.
I ask you to support (bill name) to improve the provision of health care to the citizens of (state/jurisdiction). Please contact me with
any additional questions you may have.
Respectfully Yours,
Your name
Your legal title
Your contact information
Template Letter to a Legislator
Senator (Insert name of senator)
Senate Bldg Room #
City, State, Zip code
Dear Senator (NAME),
My name is (insert name). I am an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) in (state/jurisdiction). I am writing to request your
support for (bill #). This legislation will assist our jurisdiction in meeting the new national standards for APRNs outlined in the
Consensus Model for APRN Regulation (which can be accessed by visiting www.ncsbn.org/aprn.htm). These standards were written
by representatives of 48 different APRN groups and are supported by the APRNs in our jurisdiction. The purpose of these standards
is to ensure that APRNs in every U.S. jurisdiction meet the same qualifications and are able to perform the same functions. This will
ensure that the citizens of (state/jurisdiction) receive the safe competent care that APRNs can provide. In addition, these standards
will increase mobility of APRNs and may provide increased access to health care overall.
APRNs include certified nurse practitioners (CNPs), certified nurse midwives (CNMs), certified registered nurse anesthetists
(CRNAs) and clinical nurse specialists (CNSs). APRNs are a highly valued and integral part of the health care system. They have
the necessary knowledge and skills to care for patients in the absence of any other providers and can tremendously improve access to
health care in rural areas of the jurisdiction. (If possible, add some jurisdiction specific information for your legislator here.)
Passage of (bill name) provides for the adoption of language which will: Plug in bullet points as they apply to your bill; revise and edit as
needed for your specific situation.
Ensure public safety by requiring advanced practice registered nurses to be licensed as APRNs. Currently, our jurisdiction does
not require this. This would be in addition to the registered nurse (RN) license and is a recommendation in the Consensus
Model for APRN Regulation. Both licenses would be regulated by the jurisdiction’s board of nursing.
Establish graduate level nursing education as the minimum level of academic requirement for APRN licensure. Graduate level
education requires advanced courses in many areas, including pharmacology, as well as extensive clinical practice hours, in order
to earn the graduate degree.
Ensure that all APRNs have met the requirements for advanced education from an accredited graduate program. The bill
requires all APRN education programs to undergo a board of nursing approval process and be accredited by the American
Association of Colleges of Nursing Accreditation.
Require professional certification for APRN licensure. Graduates of nursing programs are required to take and pass a certification
examination in their area of APRN specialty. This exam helps establish entry-level competency. APRNs are held to professional
standards established by the certifying body, in addition to the jurisdiction’s nurse practice act.
Improve the public’s understanding of who is providing their care. Currently, different jurisdictions refer to APRNs by different
titles. In (state/jurisdiction) we currently use the title (insert title used in jurisdiction-such as APN). This can cause confusion if
patients have moved from another jurisdiction where APRNs have a different title. The goal is for the title “advanced practice
registered nurse (APRN)” to be adopted by every jurisdiction to provide an easily recognized professional designation in all
jurisdictions. APRNs will be required to legally represent themselves as APRNs, followed by their specialty role (CNP, CNM,
CRNA or CNS). For example, the legal title/signature for a nurse practitioner would read: Barbara Smith, APRN, CNP.
Allow APRNs to practice independently. Current jurisdiction law requires APRNs (insert requirement, such as signing
collaborative practice agreements with a physician or have physician supervision) in order to practice. Numerous studies
published over the past 30 years have shown that APRNs provide safe, high quality care without physician oversight.
I ask you to support (bill name) to improve the provision of health care to the citizens of (state/jurisdiction). Please contact me with
any additional questions you may have.
Respectfully Yours,
Your name
Your legal title
Your contact information
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