A Position Paper, also known as a White Paper, is a tool to educate and inform the public on a specific health issue. This authoritative document takes a specific position or recommends a specific approach to solving an identified problem. Choose a White Paper and include the link.

In this discussion, students will evaluate the White Paper and consider the quality and source of the message. The post should include:

• an overview of the White Paper selected and how it relates to a health care policy effort of interest to the master’s prepared nurse – including its’ source and purpose
• how the chosen White Paper can advance current health systems, practice, and/or organizations to improve health outcomes
• the selected White Papers’ impact on economic, legal, and/or regulatory processes
• 2 peer-reviewed references in apa 8th edition format