For American Psychiatric Nurses Insitution (APNA)
Please investigate the group’s key issues, how they are pushing their agenda (i.e., mechanisms used to influence policy makers), key obstacles, and spending (consult the Center for Responsible Politics,
www.opensecrets.org). In addition to investigating the interest group’s website and reviewing position statements and testimony, you should consult media reports to obtain more information on the group’s lobbying efforts.
What is the organization’s mission (or purpose), per its website?
How is the organization funded?
Whom does the organization represent? (Whom does it speak for, or claim to speak for? Who are its members? How many members does it have—if this information is posted?)
Which issues appear (from the website) to be top priorities for the organization? (Briefly identify one or two).
What kind of reputation does the group have regarding health care issues? For example—is it considered influential (or “powerful”); is it considered progressive, conservative, etc.? (This part doesn’t need to be extensive or comprehensive—but you should examine a source other than the organization’s own website).
Your answer should cover these points, but should be written in narrative form (i.e., in whole paragraphs, not in bulleted form). The points do not need to be addressed in the order listed above. Please convey the information in your own words; if you quote from specific material on the website (e.g., the organization’s mission statement), include quotation marks and cite your source. (Please do not copy-and-paste from the website).
Please post the name of the organization as your subject header, and remember identify your sources. APA format is not required.