As a nurse, how often have you thought to yourself, If I had anything to do about it, things would work a little differently? Increasingly, nurses are beginning to realize that they do, in fact, have a role and a voice.
Many nurses encounter daily experiences that motivate them to take on an advocacy role in hopes of impacting policies, laws, or regulations that impact healthcare issues of interest. Of course, doing so means entering the less familiar world of policy and politics. While many nurses do not initially feel prepared to operate in this space effectively, the reward is the opportunity to shape and influence future health policy.
To Prepare:

Select a bill that has been proposed (not one that has been enacted) using congressional websites.

Part 1: Legislation Comparison Grid
Based on the health-related bill (proposed, not enacted) you selected, complete the Legislation Comparison Grid Template. Be sure to address the following:

Determine the legislative intent of the bill you have reviewed.
Identify the proponents/opponents of the bill.
Identify the target populations addressed by the bill.
Where in the process is the bill currently? Is it in hearings or committees?
Is it receiving press coverage?

Part 2: Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement
Based on the health-related bill you selected, develop a 1- to 2-page Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement that addresses the following:

Advocate a position for the bill you selected and write testimony in support of your position.
Describe how you would address the opponent to your position. Be specific and provide examples.
Recommend at least one amendment to the bill in support of your position.

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Federal and State
Legislation
Part 1: Legislation
Comparison Grid
Based on the healthrelated bill you
selected, complete the
Legislation
Comparison Grid
Template. Be sure to
address the following:
• Determine the
legislative intent of
the bill you have
reviewed.
• Identify the
proponents/opponents
of the bill.
• Identify the target
populations addressed
by the bill.
• Where in the process
is the bill currently? Is
it in hearings or
committees?
• Is it receiving press
coverage?
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
32 (32%) – 35
28 (28%) – 31
25 (25%) – 27
0 (0%) – 24 (24%)
(35%)
(31%)
The response
clearly and
accurately
summarizes in
detail the
legislative
intent of the
health-related
bill.
The
response
accurately
summarizes
the
legislative
intent of the
healthrelated bill.
The response
accurately
identi!es in
detail the
proponents
and opponents
of the healthrelated bill.
The
response
accurately
identi!es the
proponents
and
opponents
of the
healthrelated bill.
The response
accurately
identi!es in
detail the
populations
targeted by the
health-related
bill.
The response
clearly and
thoroughly
describes in
detail the
current status
of the healthrelated bill.
The
response
accurately
identi!es the
populations
targeted by
the healthrelated bill.
The
response
accurately
describes
the current
status of the
healthrelated bill.
(27%)
The response
vaguely or
inaccurately
summarizes the
legislative intent
of the healthrelated bill.
The response
vaguely or
inaccurately
identi!es the
proponents and
opponents of the
health-related
bill.
The response
vaguely or
inaccurately
identi!es the
populations
targeted by the
health-related
bill.
The response
vaguely or
inaccurately
describes the
current status of
the healthrelated bill.
Summary of the
legislative intent
of the healthrelated bill is
vague and
inaccurate or is
missing.
Identi!cation of
the proponents
and opponents
of the healthrelated bill are
vague and
inaccurate or is
missing.
Identi!cation of
the populations
targeted by the
health-related
bill is vague and
inaccurate or is
missing.
The description
of the current
status of the
health-related
bill is vague and
inaccurate or is
missing.
Advocating for
Legislation
Part 2: Legislation
Testimony/Advocacy
Statement
Based on the healthrelated bill you
selected, develop a 1to 2-page Legislation
Testimony/Advocacy
Statement that
addresses the
following:
• Advocate a position
for the bill you
selected and write
testimony in support
of your position.
• Describe how you
would address the
opponent to your
position. Be speci!c
and provide examples.
• Recommend at least
one amendment to the
bill in support of your
position.
45 (45%) – 50
(50%)
Testimony
clearly and
thoroughly
provides
statements
that fully
justi!es a
position for a
health-related
bill.
Response
provides a
detailed,
thorough, and
logical
explanation of
how to
address
opponents to
the position for
the healthrelated bill and
includes one or
more clear and
accurate
supporting
examples.
A complete,
detailed, and
speci!c
synthesis of
two outside
resources is
provided. The
response fully
integrates at
least 2 outside
resources and
2-3 course
speci!c
resources that
fully supports
the responses
provided.
The response
accurately and
thoroughly
recommends
at least one
amendment to
the bill that
40 (40%) – 44
(44%)
Testimony
clearly and
accurately
provides
statements
that
somewhat
justi!es a
position for
a healthrelated bill.
Response
provides an
accurate
explanation
of how to
address
opponents
to the
position for
the healthrelated bill
and may
include at
least one
supporting
example.
An accurate
synthesis of
at least one
outside
resource is
provided.
The
response
integrates at
least 1
outside
resource and
2-3 course
speci!c
resources
that may
support the
responses
provided.
The
response
accurately
recommends
at least one
35 (35%) – 39
0 (0%) – 34 (34%)
Testimony used
to justify a
position for a
health-related
bill is vague or
inaccurate.
Testimony used
to justify a
position for a
health-related
bill is vague and
inaccurate,
incomplete, or is
missing.
(39%)
Explanation of
how to address
the opponents to
the position for
the healthrelated bill is
vague or
inaccurate, lacks
logic, and/or the
supporting
examples are
vague or
inaccurate.
A vague or
inaccurate
synthesis of
outside
resources is
provided. The
response
minimally
integrates
resources that
may support the
responses
provided.
The
recommendation
of an
amendment to
the bill in
support of the
position is
inaccurate or
incomplete.
Explanation of
how to address
the opponents to
the position for
the healthrelated bill is
vague and
inaccurate, or is
missing.
A vague and
inaccurate
synthesis of no
outside
resources is
provided, or is
missing. The
response fails to
integrate any
resources to
support the
responses
provided.
The
recommendation
of an
amendment to
the bill in
support of the
position is
inaccurate and
incomplete, or is
missing.
Written Expression
and Formatting Paragraph
Development and
Organization:
Paragraphs make clear
points that support
well developed ideas,
“ow logically, and
demonstrate
continuity of ideas.
Sentences are
carefully focused-neither long and
rambling nor short
and lacking substance.
A clear and
comprehensive
purpose statement
and introduction is
provided which
delineates all required
criteria.
Written Expression
and Formatting English writing
standards:
Correct grammar,
mechanics, and proper
punctuation
Written Expression
and Formatting – The
paper follows correct
APA format for title
page, headings, font,
spacing, margins,
indentations, page
numbers,
parenthetical/in-text
citations, and
reference list.
Total Points: 100
fully supports
the position.
amendment
to the bill
that may
support the
position.
5 (5%) – 5 (5%)
4 (4%) – 4 (4%)
Paragraphs
and sentences
follow writing
standards for
“ow,
continuity, and
clarity.
Paragraphs
and
sentences
follow
writing
standards
for “ow,
continuity,
and clarity
80% of the
time.
A clear and
comprehensive
purpose
statement,
introduction,
and conclusion
is provided
which
delineates all
required
criteria.
Purpose,
introduction,
and
conclusion
of the
assignment
is stated, yet
is brief and
not
descriptive.
3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5
(3.5%)
Paragraphs and
sentences follow
writing
standards for
“ow, continuity,
and clarity 60%79% of the time.
Purpose,
introduction, and
conclusion of the
assignment is
vague or o#
topic.
5 (5%) – 5 (5%)
4 (4%) – 4 (4%)
3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5
Uses correct
grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation
with no errors.
Contains a
few (1-2)
grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation
errors.
(3.5%)
5 (5%) – 5 (5%)
4 (4%) – 4 (4%)
3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5
Uses correct
APA format
with no errors.
Contains a
few (1-2) APA
format
errors.
Contains several
(3-4) grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation
errors.
(3.5%)
Contains several
(3-4) APA format
errors.
0 (0%) – 3 (3%)
Paragraphs and
sentences follow
writing
standards for
“ow, continuity,
and clarity < 60% of the time. No purpose statement, introduction, or conclusion was provided. 0 (0%) - 3 (3%) Contains many (? 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding. 0 (0%) - 3 (3%) Contains many (? 5) APA format errors. Name: NURS_6050_Module02_Week04_Assignment_Rubric EXIT Legislation Comparison Grid Template Legislation Comparison Grid Template Use this document to complete Part 1 of the Module 2 Assessment Legislation Comparison Grid and Testimony/Advocacy Statement Health-related Bill Name Bill Number Description Federal or State? Legislative Intent Proponents/ Opponents Proponents: Opponents: Target Population Status of the bill (Is it in hearings or committees? Is it receiving press coverage?) General Notes/Comments © 2018 Laureate Education Inc. 1 Purchase answer to see full attachment