This policy analysis paper guidelines document outlines the requirements for a 7-10 page paper examining a current health policy issue at the clinical, health systems, or public health level. Students must select a policy topic from the provided list, investigate it through current scholarly sources, and organize the paper according to APA format with sections on the policy background, analysis, and recommendations. The paper aims to demonstrate advanced nursing practice and leadership skills through in-depth policy evaluation.

1. Policy analysis paper
Policy Analysis Paper (30% of final grade) Policy Analysis Paper Guidelines Purpose: To
investigate & integrate knowledge of advanced nursing practice, scholarly inquiry, &
leadership by examining a policy at the level of clinical practice, health care systems, or
public/social health policy. Students are to submit a paper between 7-10 pages long
excluding title page and reference pages. Paper must be organized according to the
guidelines below and should include all the identified sections as required. Paper must be
completed in APA format and contain current scholarly sources dated from 2012 until
current. The following may be selected as topics for this paper:-Food and drug regulation-
Abortion clinic access-Planned Parenthood funding-Correctional health-LGBTQ health-
Tobacco regulation -Veterans health-Medicaid-Medicare-Prescription drugs-Managed
health care-Clean Air act-Clean Water act-NIH reauthorization-Head Start-Healthcare
reform