Connecticut APRNs face barriers to practice from both state and national perspectives. Researching methods to influence policy change through competing interests, state legislation and executive branches, as well as interest groups, could help address these barriers. Influencing policy change may expand APRN practice in Connecticut.

1. Barriers to Practice
Discuss barriers to practice as an APRN in connecticut state from both a state and national
perspective. Research methods to influence policy change from various forms of
competition, state legislative and executive branches of government and interest groups.