Position Paper Assignment

OVERVIEW
You will select a House of Representatives or Senate bill (national or state level), either currently
in process or one that has been passed within the last year, that impacts health care operations,
advanced practice nursing, or health care financing. (Include the name of the bill: e.g., H.R.
4260: Ryan White Patient Equity and Choice Act. Note if the bill is federal or state level
legislation and indicate the state, if applicable. Also note if the bill was passed and the date, if in
committee [house or senate], or if awaiting the president’s signature).
INSTRUCTIONS
Discuss your support or opposition of the Bill based on policy, legal, and ethical considerations,
and the Christian worldview. Consider the nursing practice act in your state and other state-level
documents pertaining to practice, the Social Policy Statement of the American Nurses
Association, and your biblical worldview as you support your viewpoint. Consider funding of the
bill and who should pay, if applicable.
Discuss how the bill impacts, or will impact, the role of the DNP. Discuss the impact on health
care quality and outcomes.
You will find links to the websites in the Position Paper Assignment under Position Paper
Resources for consideration to locate and track bills:
 United States Bills
 State Bills
This paper must be written in current APA format.
The paper should be 4 – 6 pages in length (excluding the title page and reference page).
The paper should have at least 3 peer-reviewed references in addition to the course textbooks and
the Bible.