APNs As Healthcare Policy Leaders

  Explanation of how healthcare policy can impact the advanced practice nurse profession. Description: Research healthcare policy for APNs on a state and national level and the impact on the APN profession Explanation of why advocacy is considered an essential component of the advance practice nurse's role. Description: Describe advocacy in healthcare terminology. Discuss how advocacy is an essential role of the APN and its impact on patient care. Discuss the four pillars of Transformational leadership and the effect they may have on influencing policy change. Description: Define Transformational leadership. Discuss how Transformational Leadership may affect influencing policy change