Kaplan, L., (2010).  2010 national health care reform: An initial overview of opportunities for nurses and nursing in Washington state.  Washington State Nurses Association.  Retrieved from: http://www.wsna.org/Topics/Healthcare-Reform/documents/2010%20HCR%20Issue%20Brief%20v1%20r1.pdf

This article begins by describing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and its basic concept.  The author then goes on to provide a summary of the PPACA and the opportunities that will become available for nurses.  She discusses increased financial support and loan repayment programs as options to increase the supply of nurses.  She also discusses how the increased demand for nurses will offer greater job opportunities to advanced practice registered nurses. 

The author of this article seems very credible to speak on this topic.  She holds a PhD and she is an advanced registered nurse practitioner herself.  Also, the article is published in the Washington State Nurses Association, which increases the credibility of the article.  The information seems accurate and credible sources such as the American Nurses Association are used throughout the article.  Also, the sources are listed in a reference list at the bottom of the page.  The article was written in 2010, which means that the information is current.  The information provided also seems credible; the facts are written and backed up by sources.  Also, the author does not seem biased toward any side. 

I can use this source to describe the new job opportunities that are available for registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses.  I can also use this source to discuss the increased demand for nurses and what that means for nursing students.  

Wakefield, M., (2010).  Nurses and the Affordable Care Act.  American Journal of Nursing, 110.9, pg.11

This article explores the many opportunities that the PPACA will provide for nurses.  The author discusses the many loan and grants that will be set up and how they will affect nurses and nursing students.  A few different loans are described in detail, and the grant for Nurse Managed Health Clinics is described as well. 

This author seems very credible to speak on this topic.  She is a registered nurse and has a PhD, and she is the administrator of the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration.  The information provided seems very accurate; the author describes a few of the components of each of the loans available and simply gives the facts.  A link is provided at the bottom of the article for more information.  The article was also written in 2010, meaning that the information is current.  The information is objective and provides facts without bias.   

I can use this source to describe the many loans and grants that the PPACA provides for nurses.  I can use the information from this article to explain how the loans will allow more students to become nurses because they have increased financial means to do so. 

Sagion Times. (2010). [Photograph], Retrieved March 29, 2012, from: http://en.www.info.vn/society/facts/14481-ministry-has-no-solutions-for-hospital-overcrowding-drug-supply.html

I can use this image when explaining how increasing the nursing jobs while help prevent overcrowding.  The PPACA will allow more people to visit hospitals, so more nurses will need to be hired to care for all of these people.  

Bureau of Health Professions.  RN supply and demand projections, [Chart],  Retrieved March 30, 2012, from: http://www.nursingphd.org/articles/shortage.php

I can use this graph when explaining the projected need for nurses.  The demand outweighs the supply, so the PPACA offers several incentives for nursing students to solve this problem.  

Center for California Health Workforce. (2011). Projected shortage of registered nurses in California, [chart],  Retrieved March 30, 2012, from: http://www.nursingsalary.org/tag/health-care-reform

This is another graph describing the supply and demand for nurses, but I haven't decided which one to use.  This graph covers a greater time period, but it is unique to California.

Kuhs, R. (2011). [Photograph], Retrieved March 30, 2012, from: http://hni.com/what-we-do/benefits/health-care-reform-roadmap/?Tag=Patient+Protection+and+Affordable+Care+Act

I can use this image when describing the relationship of the PPACA with government provisions.  The government will regulate the funding for the grants and loans that will be available.  

US Bureau of Labor Statistics.  Projected change in total employment, selected health care professions, [Chart],  Retrieved March 30, 2012, from: http://www.mastersinnursing.com/guide/nurse-practitioner-vs-physician-assistant-which-career-is-right-for-you/

This image depicts the overall changes in employment for several health occupations from 2006 to 2016.  I can use this graph not  only to show how many more nurses will be needed, but also other related careers in the health field.