Select A Bill That Has Been Proposed (not One That Has Been Enacted) Using The Congressional Websites Provided In The Learning Resources. | Kampusguide

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.

By Day 7 of Week 4

Submit your completed legislation grid and testimony/advocacy statement.

Submission and Grading Information

To submit your completed Assignment for review and grading, do the following:

• Please save your Assignment using the naming convention “WK4Assgn+last name+first initial.(extension)” as the name.
• Click the Week 4 Assignment Rubric to review the Grading Criteria for the Assignment.
• Click the Week 4 Assignment link. You will also be able to “View Rubric” for grading criteria from this area.
• Next, from the Attach File area, click on the Browse My Computer button. Find the document you saved as “WK4Assgn+last name+first initial.(extension)” and click Open.
• If applicable: From the Plagiarism Tools area, click the checkbox for I agree to submit my paper(s) to the Global Reference Database.
• Click on the Submit button to complete your submission.
• Here are some areas that I thought could use more development: 1) Any time a template is offered across all of your Walden courses, I would recommend that you actually work right from the template. It worked ok for this project because I could clearly see your headings but do know that the templates will be used throughout your program and you should never hesitate to do your work directly on any templates that are provided.
• 2) I noted a handful of APA–especially needed use of in-text citations, spelling, grammatical, etc. pieces that, if corrected, would strengthen your paper even more. I used annotations in your paper directly so you can see where these were.
• 3) What were the resource dollar amounts allocated to this issue for Trump? You mention how money was directed but not how much.
• 4) Opioid abuse is a multipronged issue. You describe the role of the FDA but are there other agencies that bear responsibility? I’m thinking about the DEA or HHS or even the CDC.
• 5) Is there a compelling reason for Bill Gates to champion this issue outside of his wealth and good will? I am thinking about those who have been through opioid abuse treatment as champions? I used annotations in the body of your paper to point out other questions that came to mind.  I could tell you worked really hard on this project and undoubtedly learned a lot along the way!