Advanced practice registered nurses (APRN) today more than ever before need to be informed health professionals who are aware of the current health policy issues, the process necessary to make change happen, and the advocacy groups for nursing and advanced practice nursing that are working to remove barriers and support policy that will allow them to provide the best care to their patients. APRNs provide excellent patient care; this is supported by multiple studies. They are comfortable advocating for their patients, but they may not see the connection between advocating for health policy and providing quality care. Policy makers at the federal, state, and local levels influence what nursing professionals can do, how they do it, and what they are paid. Public policies dictate who has insurance and what insurance will pay. Public policies and how they are implemented shape the direction of health care delivery.