The purpose of this assignment is to consider that you will present at an important meeting about healthcare policy. Your role is to represent the perspective of nurses about this particular issue and provide a presentation to the group.

• Introduction:
  • Refer to APA Manual for how to write an effective introduction. State the purpose of the paper.  
• Main Content: 
  • First, choose a policy or agenda item related to nurses that is proposed by the American Nurses Association, state or federal government agencies or legislative bodies, a state nursing board, a state nursing association, or a professional nursing specialty organization (such as Oncology Nurse Association, Wound Care Nurse Association, Advanced Practice Nurse Association, or Clinical Nurse Leader Association).   Explain the significance of this policy and why it is of interest.
  • Next, using professional and government websites and scholarly articles, analyze the issue thoroughly so that you have data and information to include in your presentation. What is the history of this issue? Who is affected by this issue? How will policy related to this issue affect nurses or your particular nurse's association? Clearly outline the policy or issue with key points highlighted that demonstrate your understanding.  
  • Research the key stakeholders who might be attending the meeting and identify them as specifically as possible.  You may select one stakeholder or one group of stakeholders (decision-makers) as your audience for the presentation.
• Conclusion:
  • Write closing comments about the process of writing the letter; do not introduce new material in the conclusion.

  Total of 3 (not including title page or reference page) using the required cover page with your program name clearly labeled that contains your speech verbatim as you would deliver it to this group. Minimum of 5 scholarly sources (a minimum of 3 scholarly sources and a minimum of two peer-reviewed journal articles) to support your facts.  One source may be the course textbook.Create a PowerPoint Presentation that includes the following:

• Introduction: 
  • Introduce yourself, your purpose in addressing the meeting, and the perspective you are representing in your presentation. 
• Main Content:
  • Include an overview of the issue, including a brief history and the importance of the issue or policy. From there, select two to four key points related to the issue or policy supported by research, data, facts, and figures. 
  • Provide details and examples that help the audience understand the specifics of the policy or issue.
  • Finally, include information about the potential implications for the issue or policy as it affects the nursing perspective you are representing. 
• Conclusion: 
  • End with a strong conclusion that reviews your main points and makes a clear recommendation for the action that needs to take place during the meeting or in subsequent meetings.  
  • Remember that you need to be convincing as well as professional demonstrating your thorough knowledge of the subject and the perspective of the group you are representing.

  A PowerPoint that has 5 slides highlighting the main points of your presentation.
  PLEASE USE THE SAME POLICY OR ISSUE FROM PAPER.