Advocacy Through 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. 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 to a minimum of three sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years and 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. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.  Attachments NRS-440V-RS4-AdvocacyThroughLegislation.docx Week 4 assignmet should be interesting for you. It is a form, but please, still follow APA rules for citations and references. PLease the form, it is attached to tasks under week 4. below is a copy of it so you can see what to expect. Think of an idea that needs changed, research the literature and what does the evidence say about this? Next, who can you talk to about it and how can you get funding? See below for the form questions, and yes there is a rubric. My suggestion, work smart, not hard. The form is provided, so use it! Please remember to put your name on it, and save the doc with your inititals or name (please). As always, if any questions, please ask me! Problem In no more than 250 words, describe the problem, who is affected, and the current ramifications. Explain the consequences if the issue continues. 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. Research the Issue Perform research and compile information for your idea. Present substantive evidence-based findings that support your idea for addressing the problem (studies, research, and reports). Include any similar legislation introduced or passed in other states. Evidence 1 Literature review here Evidence 2 Stakeholder Support Discuss the stakeholders who would support the proposed idea and explain why they would be in support. Stakeholder(s) Supporting 1 Stakeholder(s) Supporting 2 Stakeholder Opposition Discuss the stakeholders who would oppose the proposed idea. Explain why they would be i.

1. Advocacy Through 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.
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 to a minimum of three sources to
complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the
last 5 years and 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.
Refer to the
LopesWrite Technical Support articles
for assistance.
Attachments
NRS-440V-RS4-AdvocacyThroughLegislation.docx

2. Week 4 assignmet should be interesting for you. It is a form,
but please, still follow APA rules for citations and references.
PLease the form, it is attached to tasks under week 4. below is a
copy of it so you can see what to expect. Think of an idea that
needs changed, research the literature and what does the
evidence say about this? Next, who can you talk to about it and
how can you get funding? See below for the form questions, and
yes there is a rubric.
My suggestion, work smart, not hard. The form is provided, so
use it! Please remember to put your name on it, and save the
doc with your inititals or name (please). As always, if any
questions, please ask me!
Problem
In no more than 250 words, describe the problem, who is
affected, and the current ramifications. Explain the
consequences if the issue continues.
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.

3. Research the Issue
Perform research and compile information for your idea. Present
substantive evidence-based findings that support your idea for
addressing the problem (studies, research, and reports). Include
any
similar legislation introduced or passed in other states.
Evidence 1
Literature review here
Evidence 2
Stakeholder Support
Discuss the stakeholders who would support the proposed idea
and explain why they would be in support.
Stakeholder(s) Supporting 1

4. Stakeholder(s) Supporting 2
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.
Stakeholder(s) Opposed 1
Stakeholder(s) Opposed 2
Financial Incentives/Costs
In no more than 250 words, summarize the financial impact for
the issue and the idea (added costs, cost savings, increased
revenue, etc.). Provided support.
Legislature: Information Needed and Process for Proposal
Discuss the how to advocate for your proposal using legislation.

5. Include the following: give me names in your state
Provide the name and complete contact information for the
legislator.
Describe the steps for how you would present this to your
legislator.
Outline the process if your legislator chooses to introduce your
idea as a bill to congress.
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.
Advocacy Through Legislation

6. No of Criteria: 11 Achievement Levels: 5
CriteriaAchievement
LevelsDescriptionPercentageUnsatisfactory0.00 %Less Than
Satisfactory75.00 %Satisfactory79.00 %Good89.00
%Excellent100.00 %Content100.0
Problem, Those Affected, Current Ramifications, and
Consequences if Problem Continues15.0A description of the
problem, those affected, current ramifications, and
consequences if the issue continues is omitted.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.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.A discussion of the problem, those affected,
current ramifications, and consequences if the issue continues is
presented. Some rationale is needed.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.Idea for Addressing