The Barbara Lumpkin Prescribing Act Assignment

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The Barbara Lumpkin Prescribing Act (30%)
Download a copy of the Barbara Lumpkin Prescribing Act, read the document, and then construct a 1–2-
page content (maximum), excluding cover page and reference page. Use of the headers, as seen below is
required:

1. Description of the Bill.
2. Reflection on what it means for APRNS in Florida to have this privilege.
3. Pro and cons (if any) of the bill as it is currently enforced.
   Writing Assignment Guidelines: Assignment must be typed with appropriate punctuation, spelling, sentence
   structure and 7th edition APA format for citing of reference and reference page. Incorrect placement of commas,
   incorrect capitalization, spaces where none are allowed are examples of APA errors and points will be deducted.
   Also, remember there should be an introductory paragraph and a concluding paragraph.
   A. Use precise 7th edition, APA format that includes correct punctuation, spelling, sentence structure and
   references. The “easy” on-line APA software has errors and should not be used.
   B. Type must be Times Roman, 12-point font, and double spaced
   C. Use the spell check function on your computer (will help with #1)
   D. Use a COVER page following APA guidelines
   E. Pages that exceed the limit will not be read and further points will be deducted, if critical content was
   included on the excess pages.
   F. Proof of Submission to the Writing Center needs to be turned in with the final submission.
   You may use the following helpful links to access information:
   Link 1:
   http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0400-
   0499/0464/Sections/0464.012.html (Links to an external site.)
   Link 2:
   https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2016/423/Analyses/h0423z1.HQS.PDF
   Criteria Points Possible Points Earned
   Submit proof of submission
   to the Writing Center 15
   APA, Spelling, Grammar,
   and Syntax 10
   One peer-reviewed source
   to support statements in
   paper
   15
   Summary of Bill 20
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   Reflection on Bill’s
   Implication for APRNs in
   Florida
   20
   One pro and one con of the
   way the bill is currently
   enacted
   20
   Total Points 100