Discuss methods used to influence change in policy in forms of competition, state legislative and executive branches of government and interest groups. a.Ways that NPs can influence policy change is by taking on leadership roles in their communities to speak publicly on policies, become involved in nursing organizations and further educating themselves on current policies, and bring forth their opinions to the legislative level to create changes.

Discuss methods used to influence change in policy in forms of competition, state legislative and executive branches of government and interest groups. a.Ways that NPs can influence policy change is by taking on leadership roles in their communities to speak publicly on policies, become involved in nursing organizations and further educating themselves on current policies, and bring forth their opinions to the legislative level to create changes.

We as nurses are the only individuals who truly understand what is lacking in our field and what we deserve as professionals. It is up to us to encourage change and bring implementation for better policies. References American Association of Nurse Practitioners. (2022).State practice environment. https://www.aanp.org/advocacy/state/state-practice-environment Barnes, H., Maier, C. B., Altares Sarik, D., Germack, H. D., Aiken, L. H., & McHugh, M. D. (2017). Effects of regulation and payment policies on nurse practitioners' clinical practices. Medical care research and review : MCRR,74(4), 431-451. https://doi.org/10.1177/1077558716649109