Category: Health Care and Life Sciences

Find and review ten (10) scholarly, peer-reviewed research articles, systematic reviews, or CPGs in support of the practice change intervention. Complete the Research Summary WorksheetPreview the document table for each article.

State the PICOT question
For each article, supply the following:
The complete reference for the article in current APA format
Description of the purpose of the study/review/practice guideline
Description of the evidence type
Research article/systematic review/CPG
If a source is a research article
Is the study quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods?
Is the study experimental, quasi-experimental, or descriptive?
Description of the sample, sample size, and setting (not used for CPG)
Discussion of the data collection methods used (not used for CPG)
Discussion of the study findings or CPG content
Assessment of the limitations of the study (not used for CPG)
Discussion of the relevance the study to the PICOT question and advanced practice nursing

Find and review ten (10) scholarly, peer-reviewed research articles, systematic reviews, or CPGs in support of the practice change intervention. Complete the Research Summary WorksheetPreview the document table for each article.

State the PICOT question
For each article, supply the following:
The complete reference for the article in current APA format
Description of the purpose of the study/review/practice guideline
Description of the evidence type
Research article/systematic review/CPG
If a source is a research article
Is the study quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods?
Is the study experimental, quasi-experimental, or descriptive?
Description of the sample, sample size, and setting (not used for CPG)
Discussion of the data collection methods used (not used for CPG)
Discussion of the study findings or CPG content
Assessment of the limitations of the study (not used for CPG)
Discussion of the relevance the study to the PICOT question and advanced practice nursing

The influence of leadership can be far-reaching in practice and improving patient outcomes even when not in a formal role. Describe advocacy strategies that you can use as a leader to create positive change in your current workplace (ICU). Describe a time when you provided leadership and the outcome. Was there anything that you would do differently?

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
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.

    Grid View
    List View
    Excellent    Good    Fair    Poor
Federal and State Legislation

Part 1: Legislation Grid

Based on the health-related bill 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?    32 (32%) – 35 (35%)
The response clearly and accurately summarizes in detail the legislative intent of the health-related bill.

The response accurately identifies in detail the proponents and opponents of the health-related bill.

The response accurately identifies in detail the populations targeted by the health-related bill.

The response clearly and thoroughly describes in detail the current status of the health-related bill.    28 (28%) – 31 (31%)
The response accurately summarizes the legislative intent of the health-related bill.

The response accurately identifies the proponents and opponents of the health-related bill.

The response accurately identifies the populations targeted by the health-related bill.

The response accurately describes the current status of the health-related bill.    25 (25%) – 27 (27%)
The response vaguely or inaccurately summarizes the legislative intent of the health-related bill.

The response vaguely or inaccurately identifies the proponents and opponents of the health-related bill.

The response vaguely or inaccurately identifies the populations targeted by the health-related bill.

The response vaguely or inaccurately describes the current status of the health-related bill.    0 (0%) – 24 (24%)
Summary of the legislative intent of the health-related bill is vague and inaccurate or is missing.

Identification of the proponents and opponents of the health-related bill are vague and inaccurate or is missing.

Identification of the populations targeted by the health-related bill is vague and inaccurate or is missing.

The description of the current status of the health-related bill is vague and inaccurate or is missing.
Advocating for Legislation

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.    45 (45%) – 50 (50%)
Testimony clearly and thoroughly provides statements that fully justifies a position for a health-related bill.

Response provides a detailed, thorough, and logical explanation of how to address opponents to the position for the health-related bill and includes one or more clear and accurate supporting examples.

A complete, detailed, and specific synthesis of two outside resources is provided. The response fully integrates at least 2 outside resources and 2-3 course specific resources that fully supports the responses provided.    40 (40%) – 44 (44%)
Testimony clearly and accurately provides statements that somewhat justifies a position for a health-related bill.

Response provides an accurate explanation of how to address opponents to the position for the health-related bill and may include at least one supporting example.

An accurate synthesis of at least one outside resource is provided. The response integrates at least 1 outside resource and 2-3 course specific resources that may support the responses provided.    35 (35%) – 39 (39%)
Testimony used to justify a position for a health-related bill is vague or inaccurate.

Explanation of how to address the opponents to the position for the health-related bill is vague or inaccurate, lacks logic, and/or the supporting examples are vague or inaccurate.

A vague or inaccurate synthesis of outside resources is provided. The response minimally integrates resources that may support the responses provided.    0 (0%) – 34 (34%)
Testimony used to justify a position for a health-related bill is vague and inaccurate, incomplete, or is missing.

Explanation of how to address the opponents to the position for the health-related bill is vague and inaccurate, or is missing.

A vague and inaccurate synthesis of no outside resources is provided, or is missing. The response fails to integrate any resources to support the responses provided.
Written Expression and Formatting – Paragraph Development and Organization:

Paragraphs make clear points that support well developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused–neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction is provided which delineates all required criteria.    5 (5%) – 5 (5%)
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity.

A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion is provided which delineates all required criteria.    4 (4%) – 4 (4%)
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time.

Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is stated, yet is brief and not descriptive.    3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%)
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%- 79% of the time.

Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is vague or off topic.    0 (0%) – 3 (3%)
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time.

No purpose statement, introduction, or conclusion was provided.
Written Expression and Formatting – English writing standards:

Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation    5 (5%) – 5 (5%)
Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.    4 (4%) – 4 (4%)
Contains a few (1-2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.    3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%)
Contains several (3-4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.    0 (0%) – 3 (3%)
Contains many ( 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the readers understanding.
Written Expression and Formatting – The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list.    5 (5%) – 5 (5%)
Uses correct APA format with no errors.    4 (4%) – 4 (4%)
Contains a few (1-2) APA format errors.    3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%)
Contains several (3-4) APA format errors.    0 (0%) – 3 (3%)
Contains many ( 5) APA format errors.
Total Points: 100

Purpose: To provide the experience for students to develop a policy that impacts the workforce or the workplace.

Instructions: Many health professions have established doctoral level education for  entry to the profession including pharmacists, physical therapists, and speech language pathologists.  Why do you think nursing has been reluctant to validate the importance of education in the care of patients?

Rubrics requirements

be at minimum of 250 words. Each post should have 3-5 references from recent (less than 5 years old) peer-reviewed journals. Web sites are not acceptable references for scholarly work. You may
reference your text or other books but they do not count towards your grade. Use APA format for all
references used.
Where appropriate please make sure to address how factors of race and c

Read assigned articles (pdf files attached)
This Discussion Module is to reflect on the barriers in place to vaccine distribution while also considering the logistics of planning and evaluating.
The state of Virginia is amping up their vaccination goals and opening vaccination enrollment to all adults beginning May 1st. It is important that we as clinic staff are organized to efficiently carry out this rigorous vaccine distribution.
Read the articles attached in this module.
List 3 principles the clinic does well or positive changes that have been made.
List 3 ways or ideas to improve the clinic function.
List 3 interesting points from the articles or personal experience (use proper APA citations as necessary).
Make a conclusion based on your PMI.