Tag: Advocacy Through Legislation

Describe ONE event in the last years five years or so which highlights the group’s interaction with the political process.

American’s for Safe Access(marijuana) OR Planned Parenthood Action Fund – whatever you would rather write about.

Describe ONE event in the last years five years or so which highlights the group’s interaction with the political process. 2) Such an interaction could highlight the group’s relationship to a particular politician, a political party, and/or a specific piece of legislation in Congress. 3) Provide a commentary of the event which includes BOTH your view of the issues as well as an assessment of the positives and negatives of the overall involvement of the organization in the political process.

Discuss any relevant history related to the legislation, pertinent votes, and issues that are stalling the legislation, etc.Discuss how the bill would impact a nurse’s ability to provide safe and quality care or to practice to the highest scope of the nursing license.

Select an active bill at the state or federal level that impacts the professional practice of nursing. In a 3 page paper summarize the provisions of the bill and Your review of a bill paper should:

Discuss the major provisions of the bill.

Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the legislation by explaining the background and all relevant facts.

Discuss any relevant history related to the legislation, pertinent votes, and issues that are stalling the legislation, etc.

Use primary sources for this information.

Identify key supporters and those who do not support the bill. Explain why some of these individuals support the bill and why some do not.

Explore the positions of the key stakeholders in the bill, both pros and cons. Do not make assumptions about potential key stakeholders. Examine this area carefully so you are correctly reflecting the stakeholders positions.

Discuss how the bill would impact a nurse’s ability to provide safe and quality care or to practice to the highest scope of the nursing license.

Explain specific actions that nurses can take to assist with the passage or defeat of the legislation
Use Current APA Style, headings and references as appropriate.

Identify a problem or concern in your state, community, or organization that has the capacity for advocacy through legislation.

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.  review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.