As a nurse, how often have you thought to yourself, If I had anything to do abou

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 the congressional websites provided in
the Learning Resources.
The
Assignment: (1- to 2-page Legislation Grid; 1-page Legislation
Testimony/Advocacy Statement)
Be
sure to add a title page, an introduction, purpose statement, and a conclusion.
This is an APA paper.
Part
1: Legislation Grid
Based on the health-related bill (proposed, not enacted) you
selected, complete the Legislation 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?
Part
2: Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement
Based on the health-related bill you selected, develop a
1-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.
·
At least 2 outside resources and 2-3
course specific resources are used.