The IOM Future of Nursing report calls for an increase in leadership from nurses at all levels. One way nurses demonstrate their role as leaders is through public policy change. Leaders do not always carry an official title or position but demonstrate leadership through the work and the stance they take to make a change for the good of others. Nurses have been noted by the Gallop poll year after year as the most trusted professionals.
The exact wording for the bill or law you want to change or implement.
Why this change is needed and how it will be beneficial to your local community or the general population.
The plan for the implementation of your policy development.
Discussion about who would champion the bill or law change from your state. (Advocates may include legislators, federal legislators, local or national state nursing organizations). How influential are these individuals in making changes occur?