1. Examine a health reform initiative included in the ACA that has a direct, or indirect impact, on nursing practice (see pages 7-13) of the AACN publication.  Search the literature & internet sources to identify the status of this initiative for the nation.  Describe the current impact of this initiative on nursing and populations across the U.S., as well as the potential long-term impact of this initiative.

2. There has been much debate over the ACA.  What has been some of the more controversial issues for Georgia?  How have these issues been resolved by Georgia’s legislators and the Executive branch?  Do you support these resolutions?  Why or why not?