Health policy issue relevant to nursing practice

Paper Instructions Select a current health policy issue relevant to nursing practice (e.g., access to care, staffing ratios, scope of practice, reproductive health, end-of-life care, health equity, public health policy, mental health legislation, patient safety regulations, or emerging technologies in health care). Be sure to follow the rubric closely! In a 46 page scholarly paper, analyze the selected issue by addressing the following components: Description of the Health Policy Issue Clearly describe the policy issue, including its background and relevance to nursing and health care delivery. Identify the population(s) most affected. Discuss the political and/or legislative context influencing this issue at the local, state, national, or global level. Ethical Analysis Apply at least two ethical principles (e.g., autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, justice, fidelity, veracity) to the issue. Examine ethical dilemmas or conflicts that may arise in clinical or organizational decision-making. Discuss how ethical frameworks guide nurses in promoting safe and effective care related to this policy. Legal Considerations Identify relevant laws, regulations, or professional standards that impact the policy issue. Analyze how legal requirements influence nursing practice, patient safety, and accountability. Discuss potential legal consequences of noncompliance for nurses or health care organizations. Personal and Professional Values Reflect on how personal values, professional nursing values, and the ANA Code of Ethics influence responses to the policy issue. Examine how nurses manage conflicts between personal beliefs and professional obligations. Discuss the importance of values-based decision-making in ethically complex health care environments. Implications for Nursing Practice and Advocacy Analyze the implications of the policy issue for nursing roles, responsibilities, and patient outcomes. Describe the nurses role in health policy advocacy and political engagement related to the issue. Propose at least one evidence-based strategy nurses can use to influence policy or improve health care delivery. Conclusion Summarize key insights from the analysis. Reinforce the importance of integrating ethics, law, and policy in nursing decision-making. Paper Requirements Length: 46 pages, excluding title page and references Format: APA 7th edition Spacing: Double-spaced Font: 12-point Times New Roman Margins: 1 inch References: Minimum of 5 scholarly sources At least 3 peer-reviewed nursing or health related journal articles Current sources (within the last 57 years, unless foundational) Writing Style: Scholarly, professional tone Clear organization with APA-level headings