This document discusses how research can influence policy changes and subsequently impact nursing practice and the lives of nurses. It provides two examples of how this occurs - locally, nutrition research led to changes in foods offered in schools, and nationally, research on the uninsured influenced the Affordable Care Act. Students are asked to choose an area of research that has led to a policy change and analyze how that policy has impacted their personal or professional environment. Examples mentioned include research linking smoking to health issues that resulted in policies changing the legal smoking age and where smoking is allowed.

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assignment description:Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write
500–700 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and
comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be
substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.Research affects policy, and
policy affects the day-to-day nursing practice and the lives of all nurses. Locally, research on
nutrition has led to policies about what foods are offered in school vending machines and
lunches. Nationally, research on underinsured and uninsured people led to the creation of
the Affordable Care Act.Complete the following:Choose an area of research that has led to a
policy, and analyze how that policy has changed your environment, either personally or
professionally.Potential topics to discuss: Smoking is linked to development of lung cancer
which lead to changes in the age when smoking is legal and where smoking can occur in
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