DiscussionD wk 5 (2 copies)

Describe a policy initiative implemented by nurse leaders from a national professional nursing association, the processes used by the organization in formulating and implementing a policy agenda and the current outcomes of the initiative. 

Suggested organizations include (but are not limited to):

• American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) American Nurses’ Association (A.N.A.)
• American Association of Nurse Practitioners (A.A.N.P.)
• American Association for Nursing Leadership (AONL), effective May 2019 (formerly AONE) 
• The American Association for Men in Nursing (AAMN)

Expectations

Initial Post:

• Length: A minimum of 250 words, not including references
• Citations: At least one high-level scholarly reference in APA from within the last 5 years
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• Reading chapter 8 and 9 
•  Patton, R.M., Zalon, M.L., &  Ludwick, R. (Eds.) (2019). Nurses making policy: From bedside to boardroom (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Springer.  ISBN-13: 978-0-8261-4222-1; eBook ISBN: 978-0-8261-4223-8