The document outlines an assignment for nurses to engage in advocacy by analyzing a proposed health-related bill. It emphasizes the importance of nurses' involvement in shaping health policy and details the structure of the assignment, including a legislation grid and a testimony/advocacy statement. Nurses are encouraged to identify legislative intent, key stakeholders, and current status of the bill while preparing their advocacy position.

1. Assignment: Legislation Grid and Testimony/Advocacy
Statement
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

2. 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.