Instructions and questions to answer- 

Explanation of how healthcare policy can impact the advanced practice nurse profession 

• Explanation of why advocacy is considered an essential component of the advance practice nurse’s role
• Discuss the four pillars of Transformational leadership and the effect it may have on influencing policy change
• A scholarly resource must be used for EACH discussion question each week.

Specific instructions- Research healthcare policy for APNs on a FLORIDA state and national level and the impact on the APN profession Describe advocacy in healthcare terminology. Discuss how advocacy is an essential role of the APN and the impact on patient care. Define Transformational leadership. Discuss how Transformational Leadership may have an effect on influencing policy change. Make sure grammar, syntax, spelling, and punctuation are accurate.