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Nurses often become motivated to change aspects within the larger health care system based on their real-world experience. As such, many nurses take on an advocacy role to influence a change in regulations, policies, and laws that govern the larger health care system.
For this assignment, identify a problem or concern in your state, community, or organization that has the capacity for advocacy through legislation. Research the issue and use the “Advocacy Through Legislation” template, attached, to complete this assignment.
You are required to cite a minimum of three sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years, appropriate for the assignment criteria, and relevant to nursing practice.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
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Advocacy Through Legislation
Identify a problem or concern in your state, community, or organization that has the capacity to be advocated through legislation.
Research the issue and complete the sections below. For each topic that requires the listing of criteria, a minimum of two criteria
should be identified and discussed. Add more rows as is appropriate for the topic/proposal.
Problem
In no more than 250 words, describe the problem, who is affected, and the current ramifications. Explain the consequences if the
issue continues.
Idea for Addressing Solution
In no more than 250 words, outline your idea for addressing the issue and explain why legislation is the best course for advocacy.
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Research the Issue
Perform research and compile information for your idea. Present substantive evidence-based findings that support your idea for
addressing the problem (studies, research, and reports). Include any similar legislation introduced or passed in other states.
Evidence 1
Evidence 2
Stakeholder Support
Discuss the stakeholders who would support the proposed idea and explain why they would be in support.
Stakeholder(s) Supporting 1
Stakeholder(s) Supporting 2
Stakeholder Opposition
Discuss the stakeholders who would oppose the proposed idea. Explain why they would be in opposition and how you would
prepare to debate or converse about these considerations.
Stakeholder(s) Opposed 1
Stakeholder(s) Opposed 2
2
Financial Incentives/Costs
In no more than 250 words, summarize the financial impact for the issue and the idea (added costs, cost savings, increased revenue,
etc.). Provide support.
Legislature: Information Needed and Process for Proposal
Discuss the how to advocate for your proposal using legislation. Include the following:
Provide the name and complete contact
information for the legislator.
Describe the steps for how you would
present this to your legislator.
Outline the process if your legislator
chooses to introduce your idea as a bill to
Congress.
Christian Principles and Nursing Advocacy
In no more than 250 words, discuss how principles of a Christian worldview lend support to legislative advocacy in health care
without bias. Be specific as to how these principles help advocate for inclusiveness and positive health outcomes for all populations,
including those more vulnerable, without regard to gender, sexual orientation, culture, race, religion/belief, etc.
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Advocacy Through Legislation – Rubric
Problem, Those Affected, Current Ramifications, and Consequences if
Problem Continues
Criteria Description
A description of the problem, those affected, current ramifications, and consequences
if the issue continues.
5. Target
23.25 points
A clear and accurate description of the problem, those affected, current
ramifications, and consequences if the issue continues is presented.
4. Acceptable
20.69 points
A detailed description of the problem, those affected, current ramifications, and
consequences if the issue continues is presented.
3. Approaching
18.37 points
A description of the problem, those affected, current ramifications, and
consequences if the issue continues is presented.
2. Insufficient
17.44 points
A description of the problem, those affected, current ramifications, and
consequences if the issue continues lacks detail or is incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
A description of the problem, those affected, current ramifications, and
consequences if the issue continues is omitted or inaccurate.
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23.25 points
Idea for Addressing Solution
15.5 points
Criteria Description
An outline addressing the issue and explaining why legislation is the best course for
advocacy.
5. Target
15.5 points
A thorough and accurate outline addressing the issue and explaining why legislation
is the best course for advocacy is present.
4. Acceptable
13.8 points
detailed outline addressing the issue and explaining why legislation is the best
course for advocacy is present.
3. Approaching
12.25 points
An outline addressing the issue and explaining why legislation is the best course for
advocacy is present.
2. Insufficient
11.63 points
An outline addressing the issue and explaining why legislation is the best course for
advocacy lacks detail or is incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
An outline addressing the issue and explaining why legislation is the best course for
advocacy is omitted or inaccurate.
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Research Supporting Solution for Problem
23.25 points
Criteria Description
Substantive evidence-based findings that support the idea for addressing the problem,
including similar legislation in other states.
5. Target
23.25 points
Thorough and accurate substantive evidence-based findings that support the idea
for addressing the problem, including similar legislation in other states is present.
4. Acceptable
20.69 points
Detailed substantive evidence-based findings that support the idea for addressing
the problem, including similar legislation in other states is present.
3. Approaching
18.37 points
Substantive evidence-based findings that support the idea for addressing the
problem, including similar legislation in other states is present.
2. Insufficient
17.44 points
Substantive evidence-based findings that support the idea for addressing the
problem, including similar legislation in other states lacks detail or is incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Substantive evidence-based findings that support the idea for addressing the
problem, including similar legislation in other states is omitted or inaccurate.
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Stakeholder Support
15.5 points
Criteria Description
A discussion of significant stakeholders in support of the proposed idea and why they
support it.
5. Target
15.5 points
A thorough and accurate discussion of significant stakeholders in support of the
proposed idea and why they support it, is present.
4. Acceptable
13.8 points
A detailed discussion of significant stakeholders in support of the proposed idea
and why they support it, is present.
3. Approaching
12.25 points
A discussion of significant stakeholders in support of the proposed idea and why
they support it, is present.
2. Insufficient
11.63 points
A discussion of significant stakeholders in support of the proposed idea and why
they support it lacks detail or is incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
A discussion of significant stakeholders in support of the proposed idea and why
they support it, is omitted or inaccurate.
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Stakeholder Opposition
15.5 points
Criteria Description
A discussion of significant stakeholders in opposition to the proposed idea and why
they are opposed to the idea.
5. Target
15.5 points
A thorough and accurate discussion of significant stakeholders in opposition to the
proposed idea and why they are opposed to the idea is present.
4. Acceptable
13.8 points
A detailed discussion of significant stakeholders in opposition to the proposed idea
and why they are opposed to the idea is present.
3. Approaching
12.25 points
A discussion of significant stakeholders in opposition to the proposed idea and why
they are opposed to the idea is present.
2. Insufficient
11.63 points
A discussion of significant stakeholders in opposition to the proposed idea and why
they are opposed to the idea lacks detail or is incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
A discussion of significant stakeholders in opposition to the proposed idea and why
they are opposed to the idea is omitted or inaccurate.
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Financial Incentives and Costs
15.5 points
Criteria Description
A summary of the financial impact for the issue and idea.
5. Target
15.5 points
A thorough and accurate summary of the financial impact for the issue and idea is
present.
4. Acceptable
13.8 points
A detailed summary of the financial impact for the issue and idea is present.
3. Approaching
12.25 points
A summary of the financial impact for the issue and idea is present.
2. Insufficient
11.63 points
A summary of the financial impact for the issue and idea lacks detail or is
incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
A summary of the financial impact for the issue and idea is omitted or inaccurate.
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Legislature Process and Information for Proposal
15.5 points
Criteria Description
A discussion of legislative information needed and process to advocate for proposal.
5. Target
15.5 points
A thorough and accurate discussion of legislative information needed and process
to advocate for proposal is present.
4. Acceptable
13.8 points
A detailed discussion of legislative information needed and process to advocate for
proposal is present.
3. Approaching
12.25 points
A discussion of legislative information needed and process to advocate for proposal
is present.
2. Insufficient
11.63 points
A discussion of legislative information needed and process to advocate for proposal
lacks detail or is incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
A discussion of legislative information needed and process to advocate for proposal
is omitted or inaccurate.
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Christian Principles and Nursing Advocacy
15.5 points
Criteria Description
A discussion about how principles of a Christian worldview lend support to legislative
advocacy in health care without bias.
5. Target
15.5 points
A thorough and accurate discussion about how principles of a Christian worldview
lend support to legislative advocacy in health care without bias is present.
4. Acceptable
13.8 points
A detailed discussion about how principles of a Christian worldview lend support to
legislative advocacy in health care without bias is present.
3. Approaching
12.25 points
A discussion about how principles of a Christian worldview lend support to
legislative advocacy in health care without bias is present.
2. Insufficient
11.63 points
A discussion about how principles of a Christian worldview lend support to
legislative advocacy in health care without bias lacks detail or is incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
A discussion about how principles of a Christian worldview lend support to
legislative advocacy in health care without bias is omitted or inaccurate.
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Research
7.75 points
Criteria Description
Research
5. Target
7.75 points
Research is supportive of the rationale presented. Sources are distinctive.
Addresses all of the issues stated in the assignment criteria.
4. Acceptable
6.9 points
Research is timely and relevant, and addresses all of the issues stated in the
assignment criteria.
3. Approaching
6.12 points
Research is adequate. Sources are standard in relevance, quality of outside sources,
and/or timeliness.
2. Insufficient
5.81 points
Few outside sources were used to support the assignment. Limited research is
apparent.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
No outside sources were used to support the assignment.
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Mechanics of Writing
3.1 points
Criteria Description
Includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, and language use
5. Target
3.1 points
The writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
4. Acceptable
2.76 points
Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The
writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech.
3. Approaching
2.45 points
Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to
the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate
language are employed.
2. Insufficient
2.33 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in
language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct
but not varied.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning.
Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is employed.
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Documentation of Sources
4.65 points
Criteria Description
Includes citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to
assignment and style
5. Target
4.65 points
Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment
and style, and format is free of error.
4. Acceptable
4.14 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is
mostly correct.
3. Approaching
3.67 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some
formatting errors may be present.
2. Insufficient
3.49 points
Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to
assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Sources are not documented.
Total 155 points
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