Choose a current issue/trend topic from the following list:

TOPIC:  The impaired nurse

-Create a 6 page paper in APA format including a minimum of 5 references.

-Explain how you would lobby your legislators or local government for funds to support your issue or trend.

-Include the following elements in your paper: share why you chose the specific topic, the current relevance of material, how it is integrated into clinical practice, and how the information is used in clinical setting.

Criteria

Critical Analysis: Presents an exemplary articulation and insightful analysis of significant current issue and/or trend in nursing. Ideas are professionally sound and creative; they are supported by scientific evidence that is credible and timely. Draws insightful and comprehensive conclusions and solutions regarding chosen topic.

Content: Makes insightful, clear, and accurate connections to importance of lobbying legislators or local government for support funding. Offers detailed and specific examples regarding affect on current clinical practice settings.

Mechanics: Answers are well written. Information is well organized and clearly communicated. Assignment is free of spelling and grammatical errors.