The purpose of this 5-6 page paper is to identify a critical issue that relates to population health and the role of the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). Some examples may include improving patient access to Medicare Hospice services, removing barriers to nurse practitioners’ ability to practice, enabling APRNs to participate fully as members of hospital and medical staff. Additional examples are included on the American Association of Nurse Practitioners website.
Other sources for topic identification may include the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association and/or your local/state chapter of the AANP.
Submission Parameters:
Please use the following as a guide for drafting your 5-6 page paper.

Introduction (including purpose statement)
Contextual analysis of the issue

Provide a brief summary of the  historical development of the issue
Provide a brief summary on the  socio-political influences

Literature Review and Analysis on the selected issue

Identify at least 2 primary  sources that examines the impact of the selected issue

Recommendations

Provide some recommendations to  solve the issue
Determine how the recommendations  may impact the APRN role/setting and practice dimensions

Conclusion