1. Advocacy Through Legislation – New York
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. AttachmentsNRS-440V-RS4-
AdvocacyThroughLegislation.docxWeek 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!ProblemIn 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 SolutionIn no more
than 250 words, outline your idea for addressing the issue and explain why legislation is the
best course for advocacy.Research the IssuePerform 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 1Literature review hereEvidence
2 Stakeholder SupportDiscuss the stakeholders who would support the proposed idea and
explain why they would be in support.Stakeholder(s) Supporting 1Stakeholder(s)
Supporting 2 Stakeholder OppositionDiscuss the stakeholders who would oppose the
2. proposed idea. Explain why they would be in opposition and how you would prepare to
debate or converse about these considerations.Stakeholder(s) Opposed 1Stakeholder(s)
Opposed 2 Financial Incentives/CostsIn 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 ProposalDiscuss the
how to advocate for your proposal using legislation. 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 AdvocacyIn 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 LegislationNo of Criteria: 11
Achievement Levels: 5CriteriaAchievement 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 Solution10.0Idea for addressing the
issue and why legislation is the best course for advocacy is omitted.Idea for addressing the
issue is vague. Why legislation is the best course for advocacy is unclear. There are major
omissions.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.Idea for addressing the issue is outlined. Why legislation is the best course for
advocacy is generally explained. Some rationale is needed.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.Research Supporting
Solution for Problem15.0Substantive evidence-based findings that support the idea for
addressing the problem, including similar legislation in other states, are omitted.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.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.Idea for addressing the issue is outlined. Why
3. 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.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.Stakeholder
Support10.0Stakeholders in support the proposed idea are omitted.At least one stakeholder
in support of the proposed idea is presented. The assignment criteria are largely
incomplete.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.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.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.Stakeholder
Opposition10.0Stakeholders in opposition to the proposed idea are omitted.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.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.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.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.Financial Incentives and
Costs10.0The financial impact for the issue and idea is omitted.The financial impact for the
issue and idea is only partially presented. The assignment criteria are largely
incomplete.The financial impact for the issue and idea is outlined. More information or
support is needed for claims.The financial impact for the issue and idea is summarized.
Support for claims is generally supported.The financial impact for the issue and idea is
clearly summarized. Strong rationale and support for claims is provided.Legislature Process
and Information for Proposal10.0Legislative information needed and process to advocate
for proposal are omitted.Legislative information needed and process to advocate for
proposal are largely incomplete.Legislative information needed and process to advocate for
proposal are generally outlined.There are some inaccuracies or omissions.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.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.Christian Principles and Nursing Advocacy10.0A discussion of how
4. Christian principles supporting unbiased advocacy for health care legislation is omitted.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.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.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.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.Research5.0No outside sources were used to support the assignment.Few outside
sources were used to support the assignment. Limited research is apparent.Research is
adequate. Sources are standard in relevance, quality of outside sources, and/or
timeliness.Research is timely and relevant, and addresses all of the issues stated in the
assignment criteria.Research is supportive of the rationale presented. Sources are
distinctive. Addresses all of the issues stated in the assignment criteria.Mechanics of
Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, and language use)2.0Surface errors are
pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice
or sentence construction is employed.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.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.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.The writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic
English.Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as
appropriate to assignment and style)3.0Sources are not documented.Documentation of
sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous
formatting errors.Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style,
although some formatting errors may be present.Sources are documented, as appropriate to
assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.Sources are completely and correctly
documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.Total
Percentage 100
