Trends and Issues Today in Nursing
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, 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.Trends and Issues Today in Nursing
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.
Rubric Criteria
Problem, Those Affected, Current Ramifications, and Consequences if Problem Continues
23.25 points
Idea for Addressing Solution
15.5 points
Research Supporting Solution for Problem
23.25 points
Stakeholder Support
15.5 points
Stakeholder Opposition
15.5 points
Financial Incentive******** Cost********>15.5 points
Legislature Process and Information for Proposal
15.5 points
Christiian Principles and Nursing Advocacy
15.5 points
Research
7.75 points
Mechanics of Writing
3.1 points
Documentation of Sources
4.65 points
Total
155 points