Explain a workplace situation at your place of employment, either with peers, administrators, or the facility, that made you uncomfortable. Identify potential policies a professional nurse might introduce/implement that would improve the situation; they may be institutional, local, state, federal, or organizational statements (such as the ANA). Would the application of some form of technology … Read more
Scenario You are the director of community affairs for the health lobby organization, Pathways to a Healthy America. In 2010, President Barack Obama signed the Affordable Care Act into law. As a result, millions of Americans who were previously uninsured gained access to the healthcare system. One of the initial provisions of the Act … Read more
Provide a real public policy issue (local, state, or national) and select an appropriate criterion for policy prescription to use in deciding the policy’s effectiveness, efficiency, and adequacy. Provide some reasons why you selected the criterion (such as importance, application, or relevancy).
Please respond to the following: Define a policy argument or claim that is specific and evaluative. Topics may include crime, global warming, unemployment, whistleblowing, and others. Discuss the benefits of structuring arguments before and while developing written documents.
In collaboration with healthcare providers, payers, policymakers, and consumer groups, we are working to help ensure that everyone in America receives the right care at the right price and improve overall health outcomes nationwide. This requires a commitment to equity to ensure everyone has a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible.
School board trustees are requesting public comment before they vote on a vaccination policy for all children in a local school district. Should individual rights (e.g., parents’ rights to decide whether to vaccinate their children) be compromised to control the spread of communicable diseases for the good of society?
Discussion in the Current Hot Topic session demonstrates comprehension of health policy and politics in nursing as evidenced by responses that are insightful, analytical and promote an engaging classroom environment.
An advocacy letter is a way to influence the ideas and views of legislators or decision makers within an organization. It allows the writer to maintain contact with the legislator or decision maker, to keep the issue high on the priority list when the writer cannot meet with them personally.
During our class introductions, I asked you to share your professional goals and which population(s)/social issues you are most passionate about. Please briefly remind the class about your goals/interests and then answer the following question: How will knowledge of policy analysis tools be beneficial for your future work and the changes you hope to … Read more
Identify a bill that relates to health care, a social issue, or nursing practice. You may select a federal or state bill. FAQ which outlines how the bill was introduced and the process for approval by including answers to the following questions: State the legislation name and summarize the purpose of the bill Who introduced/sponsored … Read more