Mental Health Policy
Mental Health Policy Paper Instructions
Select a House of Representatives or Senate bill (national or state level), either currently in process or one that has been passed within the last year that impacts mental health care operations, advanced practice nursing, or mental health care financing. (Include the name of the bill: e.g., H.R. 4909 (115th): Stop School Violence Act of 2018. Note if the bill is federal or state level legislation and indicate the state, if applicable. Also note if the bill was passed and the date, if in committee [house or senate], or if awaiting the president’s signature).
Discuss your support or opposition of the Bill based on policy, legal, and ethical considerations, and the Christian worldview. Consider the nursing practice act in your state and other state-level documents pertaining to practice, the Social Policy Statement of the American Nurses Association, and your biblical worldview as you support your viewpoint. Consider funding of the bill and who should pay, if applicable.
Discuss how the bill impacts, or will impact, the role of the PMHNP. Discuss the impact on health care quality and outcomes.
This paper must be written in current APA format, be 4–6 pages (excluding the title page and reference page), and have at least 3 peer-reviewed references in addition to the course textbooks and the Bible.
Here are some websites for consideration to locate and track bills:
• United States Bills
• State Bills
• https://www.congress.gov
Submit this assignment via SafeAssign by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module/Week 1.
