Discuss two differences in how an advanced professional nurse advocates for an at- risk population in the community versus how an advanced professional nurse advocates for an individual patient

 The state of Alabama saw a rise in the number of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) from 2015 to 2019. According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (2021), chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis were all noted to have an increase in cases. It was determined the age ranges of 15-19 and 20-24 were the high-risk groups most affected. After more in-depth research, it was discovered education in the school systems was a factor that was severely lacking across the state. Alabama currently does not have a mandate for sex education to be provided and the state policy regarding this type of education is outdated and contains many inaccuracies. Alabama needs an up-to-date policy with medically accurate information and teaching requirements to allow students to receive the proper education to assist with decreasing the amount of STI diagnoses