This document provides an assignment for nursing students to analyze a proposed health-related bill and advocate for their position on the legislation. Students are asked to complete a Legislation Comparison Grid Template to determine the bill's intent, supporters and opponents, and target populations. Additionally, students must write a 1-2 page testimony supporting their stance on the bill, addressing opposing arguments and recommending amendments. Completing this assignment gives students experience evaluating healthcare policies and allows nurses to influence regulations through participation in the policymaking process.

1. Assignment: Legislation Comparison Grid and Testimony/Advocacy
Assignment: Legislation Comparison Grid and Testimony/Advocacy StatementAs 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 Comparison
Grid; 1- to 2-page Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement)Part 1: Legislation
Comparison GridBased on the health-related bill (proposed, not enacted) you selected,
complete the Legislation Comparison 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?Is it receiving
press coverage?Part 2: Legislation Testimony/Advocacy StatementBased on the health-
related bill you selected, develop a 1- to 2-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.Recommend at least one amendment to the
bill in support of your position.Links: Expert Solution PreviewIntroduction:Advocacy is an
essential component of nursing practice, as nurses play a vital role in promoting and
improving the health of individuals, families, and communities. This assignment requires
students to select a proposed health-related bill from the congressional websites provided
and complete a Legislation Comparison Grid Template. Additionally, they are to develop a 1-
to 2-page Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement that supports their position on the
selected bill.1. What is the purpose of the Legislation Comparison Grid Template in this
assignment?The Legislation Comparison Grid Template aims to provide a framework for
analyzing health-related bills and identifying key components that could potentially impact
healthcare policies and regulations. It requires students to determine the legislative intent
of the bill, identify the proponents and opponents of the bill, and target populations
addressed by the bill. Additionally, it allows students to evaluate current progress of the bill

2. and whether it is receiving press coverage. By completing this template, students can gain a
deeper understanding of how healthcare policies are created and influenced.2. How can
development of a Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement impact healthcare policies
and regulations?The development of a Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement allows
nurses to use their voice and advocate for policies that they believe will positively impact
the healthcare system. The testimony provides students with an opportunity to
communicate their position on the bill, describe how they would address opponents, and
recommend amendments that align with their position. When nursing professionals
participate in the policymaking process, they can influence regulations and policies that can
ultimately improve the health of patients and communities.#Assignment #Legislation
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