FIRST PAPER Benchmark - Nursing Process: Approach to Care The nursing process is a tool that puts knowledge into practice. By utilizing this systematic problem-solving method, nurses can determine the health care needs of an individual and provide personalized care. Write a paper (1,750-2,000 words) on cancer and approach to care based on the utilization of the nursing process. Include the following in your paper: Describe      the diagnosis and staging of cancer. Describe      at least three complications of cancer, the side effects of treatment, and      methods to lessen physical and psychological effects. Discuss      what factors contribute to the yearly incidence and mortality rates of      various cancers in Americans. Explain      how the American Cancer Society (ACS) might provide education and support.      What ACS services would you recommend and why? Explain      how the nursing process is utilized to provide safe and effective care for      cancer patients across the life span. Your explanation should include each      of the five phases and demonstrate the delivery of holistic and      patient-focused care. Discuss      how undergraduate education in liberal arts and science studies      contributes to the foundation of nursing knowledge and prepares nurses to      work with patients utilizing the nursing process. Consider mathematics,      social and physical sciences, and science studies as an interdisciplinary      research area. You are required to cite to a minimum of four 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. Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.  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.  Benchmark Information This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies: RN-BSN 2.1: Incorporate liberal arts and science studies into nursing knowledge. 3.1 Utilize the nursing process to provide safe and effective care for patients across the life span. SECOND PAPER 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.

1. FIRST PAPER
Benchmark - Nursing Process: Approach to Care
The nursing process is a tool that puts knowledge into practice.
By utilizing this systematic problem-solving method, nurses can
determine the health care needs of an individual and provide
personalized care.
Write a paper (1,750-2,000 words) on cancer and approach to
care based on the utilization of the nursing process. Include the
following in your paper:
Describe the diagnosis and staging of cancer.
Describe at least three complications of cancer, the side
effects of treatment, and methods to lessen physical and
psychological effects.
Discuss what factors contribute to the yearly incidence and
mortality rates of various cancers in Americans.
Explain how the American Cancer Society (ACS) might
provide education and support. What ACS services would
you recommend and why?
Explain how the nursing process is utilized to provide safe
and effective care for cancer patients across the life span.
Your explanation should include each of the five phases and

2. demonstrate the delivery of holistic and patient-focused
care.
Discuss how undergraduate education in liberal arts and
science studies contributes to the foundation of nursing
knowledge and prepares nurses to work with patients
utilizing the nursing process. Consider mathematics, social
and physical sciences, and science studies as an
interdisciplinary research area.
You are required to cite to a minimum of four 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.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the
APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An
abstract is not required.
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.
Benchmark Information
This benchmark assignment assesses the following
programmatic competencies:
RN-BSN

3. 2.1: Incorporate liberal arts and science studies into nursing
knowledge.
3.1 Utilize the nursing process to provide safe and effective
care for patients across the life span.
SECOND PAPER
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

4. 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
Advocacy Through Legislation
Identify a problem or concern in your state, community, or
organization that has the capacity to be advocated through
legislation. Research the issue and complete the sections below.
For each topic that requires the listing of criteria, a minimum of
two criteria should be identified and discussed. Add more rows
as is appropriate for the topic/proposal.
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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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. Include the following:
Provide the name and complete contact information for the
legislator.

9. 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.