Research the issue and use the “Advocacy Through Legislation” template to complete this assignment

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Research the issue and use the “Advocacy Through Legislation” template to complete this assignment

Assessment Description

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 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.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

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Advocacy Through Legislation – Rubric

Criteria Description

Problem, Those Affected, Current Ramifications, and Consequences if Problem Continues

5. Excellent

23.25 points

A well-develop discussion of the problem, those affected, current ramifications, and consequences if the issue continues is presented. Strong and compelling rationale is provided. Insight into the problem and consequences is demonstrated.

4. Good

20.69 points

A discussion of the problem, those affected, current ramifications, and consequences if the issue continues is presented. Some rationale is needed.

3. Satisfactory

18.37 points

A summary of the problem, those affected, current ramifications, and consequences if the issue continues is presented. There are some omissions and inaccuracies. Rationale is needed.

2. Less Than Satisfactory

17.44 points

A partial or vague discussion of the problem, those affected, current ramifications, and consequences if the issue continues is presented. Why the problem would be best addressed through legislation is unclear.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

A description of the problem, those affected, current ramifications, and consequences if the issue continues is omitted.

Criteria Description

Idea for Addressing Solution

5. Excellent

15.5 points

A logical and well-developed idea for addressing the issue is outlined. Why legislation is the best course for advocacy is thoroughly explained. Strong and compelling rationale is provided.

4. Good

13.8 points

Idea for addressing the issue is outlined. Why legislation is the best course for advocacy is generally explained. Some rationale is needed.

3. Satisfactory

12.25 points

Idea for addressing the issue is generally outlined. Why legislation is the best course for advocacy is summarized. There are some minor omissions. Rationale is needed.

2. Less Than Satisfactory

11.63 points

Idea for addressing the issue is vague. Why legislation is the best course for advocacy is unclear. There are major omissions.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Idea for addressing the issue and why legislation is the best course for advocacy is omitted.

Criteria Description

Research Supporting Solution for Problem

5. Excellent

23.25 points

Substantive evidence-based findings that support the idea for addressing the problem, including similar legislation in other states, are presented and demonstrate strong and compiling support for the idea.

4. Good

20.69 points

Idea for addressing the issue is outlined. Why legislation is the best course for advocacy is generally explained. Some rationale is needed. Substantive evidence-based findings that support the idea for addressing the problem, including similar legislation in other states, are presented. There are minor inaccuracies. Some detail is needed.

3. Satisfactory

18.37 points

Substantive evidence-based findings that support the idea for addressing the problem, including similar legislation in other states, are generally presented. More information is needed. There are some inaccuracies.

2. Less Than Satisfactory

17.44 points

Some support for the idea and its effectiveness in addressing the problem is presented. Findings presented are not substantiated, or do not provide evidence-based support for the idea.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Substantive evidence-based findings that support the idea for addressing the problem, including similar legislation in other states, are omitted.

Criteria Description

Stakeholder Support

5. Excellent

15.5 points

All significant stakeholders in support of the proposed idea are presented and a well-supported explanation of why they are in support of the idea are provided.

4. Good

13.8 points

Key stakeholders in support of the proposed idea are presented. It is generally clear why they are in support of the idea. Some detail or rationale is needed.

Research the issue and use the Advocacy Through Legislation template to complete this assignment

3. Satisfactory

12.25 points

Substantive evidence-based findings that support the idea for addressing the problem, including similar legislation in other states, are generally presented. More information is needed. There are some inaccuracies.General stakeholders in support of the proposed idea are presented. It is unclear why they are in support of the idea. More information is needed.

2. Less Than Satisfactory

11.63 points

At least one stakeholder in support of the proposed idea is presented. The assignment criteria are largely incomplete.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Stakeholders in support the proposed idea are omitted.

Criteria Description

Stakeholder Opposition

5. Excellent

15.5 points

All significant stakeholders in opposition to the proposed idea are presented. A well-supported explanation for why they are opposed to the idea and strategies for debating or conversing with opposing stakeholders is presented.

4. Good

13.8 points

Key stakeholders in opposition to the proposed idea are presented. A general explanation for why they are opposed to the idea and strategies for debating or conversing with opposing stakeholders is presented.

3. Satisfactory

12.25 points

General stakeholders in opposition to the proposed idea are presented. Explanation for why they are opposed to the idea and strategies for debating or conversing with opposing stakeholders is vague.

2. Less Than Satisfactory

11.63 points

At least one stakeholder in support of the proposed idea is presented. The assignment criteria are largely incomplete.At least one stakeholder in opposition to the proposed idea is presented. The assignment criteria are largely incomplete.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Stakeholders in opposition to the proposed idea are omitted.

Criteria Description

Financial Incentives and Costs

5. Excellent

15.5 points

The financial impact for the issue and idea is clearly summarized. Strong rationale and support for claims is provided.

4. Good

13.8 points

The financial impact for the issue and idea is summarized. Support for claims is generally supported.

3. Satisfactory

12.25 points

The financial impact for the issue and idea is outlined. More information or support is needed for claims.

2. Less Than Satisfactory

11.63 points

The financial impact for the issue and idea is only partially presented. The assignment criteria are largely incomplete.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

The financial impact for the issue and idea is omitted.

Criteria Description

Legislature Process and Information for Proposal

5. Excellent

15.5 points

Legislative information needed and process to advocate for proposal are clearly and logically presented. The legislative process is clearly understood and insight into legislative advocacy is demonstrated.

4. Good

13.8 points

The financial impact for the issue and idea is summarized. Support for claims is generally supported.Legislative information needed and process to advocate for proposal are presented. Information or detail is needed in some areas for accuracy or clarity.

3. Satisfactory

12.25 points

Legislative information needed and process to advocate for proposal are generally outlined.There are some inaccuracies or omissions.

2. Less Than Satisfactory

11.63 points

Legislative information needed and process to advocate for proposal are largely incomplete.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Legislative information needed and process to advocate for proposal are omitted.

Criteria Description

Christian Principles and Nursing Advocacy

5. Excellent

15.5 points

A well-developed discussion of how Christian principles support unbiased advocacy for health care legislation is presented. The discussion demonstrates an ability to act impartially and in the interest of promoting inclusive patient care without regard to gender, sexual orientation, culture, race, religion, or belief.

4. Good

13.8 points

A discussion of how Christian principles support unbiased advocacy for health care legislation is presented. The discussion generally demonstrates how the principles support positive patient outcomes and inclusiveness for all populations. Some detail or information is needed for clarity.

3. Satisfactory

12.25 points

A summary of how Christian principles support unbiased advocacy for health care legislation is presented. Some rationale or information is needed to demonstrate how the principles support positive patient outcomes and inclusiveness for all populations.

2. Less Than Satisfactory

11.63 points

A discussion of how Christian principles support unbiased advocacy for health care legislation is incomplete. It is unclear how the principles support positive patient outcomes and inclusiveness for all populations.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

A discussion of how Christian principles supporting unbiased advocacy for health care legislation is omitted.

Criteria Description

Research

5. Excellent

7.75 points

Research is supportive of the rationale presented. Sources are distinctive. Addresses all of the issues stated in the assignment criteria.

4. Good

6.9 points

Research is timely and relevant, and addresses all of the issues stated in the assignment criteria.

3. Satisfactory

6.12 points

Research is adequate. Sources are standard in relevance, quality of outside sources, and/or timeliness.

2. Less Than Satisfactory

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.

Criteria Description

Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, and language use)

5. Excellent

3.1 points

The writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

4. Good

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. Satisfactory

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. Less Than Satisfactory

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.

Criteria Description

Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)

5. Excellent

4.65 points

Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.

4. Good

4.14 points

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.

3. Satisfactory

3.67 points

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.

2. Less Than Satisfactory

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

Important information for writing discussion questions and participation

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Plagiarism is highly prohibited. Please ensure you are citing your sources correctly using APA 7th edition. All assignments including discussion posts should be formatted in APA with the appropriate spacing, font, margin, and indents. Any papers not well formatted would be returned back to you, hence, I advise you review APA formatting style. I have attached a sample paper in APA format and will also post sample discussion responses in subsequent announcements.

Your initial discussion post should be a minimum of 200 words and response posts should be a minimum of 150 words. Be advised that I grade based on quality and not necessarily the number of words you post. A minimum of TWO references should be used for your initial post. For your response post, you do not need references as personal experiences would count as response posts. If you however cite anything from the literature for your response post, it is required that you cite your reference. You should include a minimum of THREE references for papers in this course. Please note that references should be no more than 5 years old except recommended as a resource for the class. Furthermore, for each discussion board question, you need ONE initial substantive response and TWO substantive responses to either your classmates or your instructor for a total of THREE responses. There are TWO discussion questions each week, hence, you need a total minimum of SIX discussion posts for each week. I usually post a discussion question each week. You could also respond to these as it would count towards your required SIX discussion posts for the week.

I understand this is a lot of information to cover in 5 weeks, however, the Bible says in Philippians 4:13 that we can do all things through Christ that strengthens us. Even in times like this, we are encouraged by God’s word that we have that ability in us to succeed with His strength. I pray that each and every one of you receives strength for this course and life generally as we navigate through this pandemic that is shaking our world today. Relax and enjoy the course!

Hi Class,

Please read through the following information on writing a Discussion question response and participation posts.

Contact me if you have any questions.

Important information on Writing a Discussion Question

  • Your response needs to be a minimum of 150 words (not including your list of references)
  • There needs to be at least TWO references with ONE being a peer reviewed professional journal article.
  • Include in-text citations in your response
  • Do not include quotes—instead summarize and paraphrase the information
  • Follow APA-7th edition
  • Points will be deducted if the above is not followed

Participation –replies to your classmates or instructor

  • A minimum of 6 responses per week, on at least 3 days of the week.
  • Each response needs at least ONE reference with citations—best if it is a peer reviewed journal article
  • Each response needs to be at least 75 words in length (does not include your list of references)
  • Responses need to be substantive by bringing information to the discussion or further enhance the discussion. Responses of “I agree” or “great post” does not count for the word count.
  • Follow APA 7th edition
  • Points will be deducted if the above is not followed
  • Remember to use and follow APA-7th edition for all weekly assignments, discussion questions, and participation points.
  • Here are some helpful links
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