You will decide on a policy issue that needs to be addressed in your state of Illinois. You may choose a policy issue that interests you. Below are suggested topics for proposed policy change for the state of Illinois…
1. Cost of end-of-life care.
2. Medical care for illegal immigrants.
3. Right to die with euthanasia methods.
4. Restrictions of roles of nurse practitioners and advanced practice nurses in certain states.
5. ICD-10 issues.
6. Allowing nurses educated in other countries to practice in the United States.
You will write a letter using the professional business format to one of your Federal legislators in Illinois, outlining what the issue is and why it is important. The letter will address:
The current policy structure.
The need for the change.
The suggested change.
Cost implications if the change is implemented.
The role the nurse as a change agent will take at the policy table.