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As nurses face changes in the healthcare arena, we must be aware and involved in the legislation that affects our delivery of care to our clients. While many do not perceive their ability to influence legislative matters, there are things we can do. Such endeavors can include inviting legislators to APRN's practice, encouraging clients to talk with their legislators, and share evidence-based information on the outcomes of APRN practice. Nursing is a strong profession and has faced many challenges in the past...

HPV vaccination is a national issue relevant to health promotion and cancer prevention. Policy mandating vaccination has been mostly unsuccessful, but success has been achieved through improved public awareness and communication nationwide. Kentucky has had successes in HPV legislation; however, continued advocacy is needed to support parents, encourage young adults, and support the endeavors of other state policy makers.

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McCann's et al. (2012) research study revealed several adverse effects that depression can have on young adults. The findings showed that depression in young adults can be life-threatening if not treated (McCann et al., 2012). One implication for evidenced-based nursing practice would be to educate family and friends on the signs of depression and how to respond to them. A suggestion for future research would be to conduct a study showing the effectiveness of different treatment methods (e.g., therapy, medications) on adolescent depression...

The research findings from the McCann et al.'s (2012) study are important to evidence-based nursing practice (EBNP) as they highlight the need to improve mental health literacy for health care professionals, including nurses, so that nurses are more aware of the signs of depression, young people's experiences of depression, and how to respond appropriately to their needs (McCann et al., 2012, p. 339). The findings that government funding, along with knowledgeable health care professionals, improved community awareness, and support of young people with depression, played a vital role in strengthening young people's ability to counteract the stigma while promoting self-empowerment, indicate the need for the identification and implementation of EBNP interventions incorporating their finding...

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