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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.
Rubric Criteria
Total
155 points
Criterion
1. Unsatisfactory
2. Less Than Satisfactory
3. Satisfactory
4. Good
5. Excellent
Research Supporting Solution for Problem
Research Supporting Solution for Problem
0 points
Substantive evidence-based findings that support the idea for addressing the problem, including similar legislation in other states, are omitted.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Financial Incentives and Costs
Financial Incentives and Costs
0 points
The financial impact for the issue and idea is omitted.
11.63 points
The financial impact for the issue and idea is only partially presented. The assignment criteria are largely incomplete.
12.25 points
The financial impact for the issue and idea is outlined. More information or support is needed for claims.
13.8 points
The financial impact for the issue and idea is summarized. Support for claims is generally supported.
15.5 points
The financial impact for the issue and idea is clearly summarized. Strong rationale and support for claims is provided.
Stakeholder Support
Stakeholder Support
0 points
Stakeholders in support the proposed idea are omitted.
11.63 points
At least one stakeholder in support of the proposed idea is presented. The assignment criteria are largely incomplete.
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.
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.
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.
Research
Research
0 points
No outside sources were used to support the assignment.
5.81 points
Few outside sources were used to support the assignment. Limited research is apparent.
6.12 points
Research is adequate. Sources are standard in relevance, quality of outside sources, and/or timeliness.
6.9 points
Research is timely and relevant, and addresses all of the issues stated in the assignment criteria.
7.75 points
Research is supportive of the rationale presented. Sources are distinctive. Addresses all of the issues stated in the assignment criteria.
Problem, Those Affected, Current Ramifications, and Consequences if Problem Continues
Problem, Those Affected, Current Ramifications, and Consequences if Problem Continues
0 points
A description of the problem, those affected, current ramifications, and consequences if the issue continues is omitted.
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.
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.
20.69 points
A discussion of the problem, those affected, current ramifications, and consequences if the issue continues is presented. Some rationale is needed.
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.
Stakeholder Opposition
Stakeholder Opposition
0 points
Stakeholders in opposition to the proposed idea are omitted.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Christian Principles and Nursing Advocacy
Christian Principles and Nursing Advocacy
0 points
A discussion of how Christian principles supporting unbiased advocacy for health care legislation is omitted.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, and language use)
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, and language use)
0 points
Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is employed.
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.
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.
2.76 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.
3.1 points
The writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
Idea for Addressing Solution
Idea for Addressing Solution
0 points
Idea for addressing the issue and why legislation is the best course for advocacy is omitted.
11.63 points
Idea for addressing the issue is vague. Why legislation is the best course for advocacy is unclear. There are major omissions.
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.
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.
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.
Documentation of Sources
Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)
0 points
Sources are not documented.
3.49 points
Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.
3.67 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.
4.14 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.
4.65 points
Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.
Legislature Process and Information for Proposal
Legislature Process and Information for Proposal
0 points
Legislative information needed and process to advocate for proposal are omitted.
11.63 points
Legislative information needed and process to advocate for proposal are largely incomplete.
12.25 points
Legislative information needed and process to advocate for proposal are generally outlined.There are some inaccuracies or omissions.
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.
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.
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