Assessment Description
The purpose of this assignment is to identify a problem or concern in your organization, local community, or state in which change can occur through advocacy and legislation.
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.
Identify a problem or concern in your organization, local community, or state. Examples of problems relevant to nursing include, but are not limited to, title “nurse” protection, sharps injury prevention, nursing shortage, nurse well-being, valuation of nursing services, etc. Research the issue you selected and use the attached “Creating Change Through Advocacy” 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.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
FYI- Write on Nursing shortage
If state information is required, use the District of Columbia
See the uploaded Template for this paper as above on the upload reference section.
Creating Change Through Advocacy
Directions: 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.
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Problem In no more than 250 words, describe the problem, who is affected, and the current ramifications. Explain the consequences if the issue continues. |
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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 (research studies, reports, etc.). Include any similar legislation introduced or passed in other states. |
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Evidence 1 |
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Evidence 2 |
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Evidence 3 |
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Stakeholder Support Discuss the stakeholders who would support the proposed idea and explain why they would be in support. |
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Stakeholder(s) Supporting 1 |
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Stakeholder(s) Supporting 2 |
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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. |
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Stakeholder(s) Opposed 1 |
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Stakeholder(s) Opposed 2 |
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Financial Incentives/Costs In no more than 250 words, summarize the financial impact of the issue and the idea (added costs, cost savings, increased revenue, etc.). Provide support (may include references from the “Research Your Issue” section). |
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Legislature: Information Needed and Process for Proposal Discuss how to advocate for your proposal using legislation. Include the following: |
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Provide the name and complete contact information for the legislator. |
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Describe the steps needed to present this to your legislator. |
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Interprofessional Collaboration in the Legislative Arena In no more than 250 words, discuss the role interprofessional collaboration plays in advocacy through legislation. |
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Leadership Competencies and Styles The American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) has identified leadership competencies relevant for nurse leaders to guide practice within the health care system. Describe two leadership competencies identified by the AONE that would also be necessary for a nurse to advocate for the legislative solution you have proposed. Discuss how the theory of servant leadership supports these competencies. This section should be addressed in no more than 250 words. |
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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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