As you have discovered through this course, nurses are influential members of the community and the political system. Therefore, for the purposes of this assignment you will identify a problem or concern in your community, organization, etc. that has the capacity to be legislated. You will conduct research and state a proposal. Through the legislative process, your proposal for the problem or concern may influence an idea for change into a law.

First, refer to the “How a Bill Becomes a Law” media.

http://lc.gcumedia.com/zwebassets/courseMaterialPages/nrs440v_how-a-bill-becomes-a-law-v2.1.php

Then, view the “Bill to Law Process” to watch the scenario.

After viewing the scenario, refer to the “Legislative Assignment.” You will need to save the document first in order to use it.

Submit the assignment to the instructor. You also reserve the right to submit your completed proposal to the respective government official. However, this is optional. If you select to submit your proposal as a part of the legislative process, refer to “Find Your Representative” or research the contact information on your own.

 

Course Material

How a Bill Becomes a Law

Interact with “How a Bill Becomes a Law.”

http://lc.gcumedia.com/zwebassets/courseMaterialPages/nrs440v_how-a-bill-becomes-a-law-v2.1.php

 

Political Advocacy, Anyone?

Read “Political Advocacy, Anyone?” located on The American Nurse website.

http://www.theamericannurse.org/index.php/2011/06/01/political-advocacy-anyone/

e-Library Resource

Influencing Health Care in the Legislative Arena

Read “Influencing Health Care in the Legislative Arena,” by Abood, from Online Journal of Issues in Nursing (2007).

https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ccm&AN=2009571578&site=ehost-live&scope=site

 

Interview With a Nursing Policy Leader: A Hopeful Look at a Changing Profession

Read “Interview With a Nursing Policy Leader: A Hopeful Look at a Changing Profession,” by Pulcini, from American Journal of Nursing (2014).

https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://gateway.ovid.com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/ovidweb.cgi?T=JS&CSC=Y&NEWS=N&PAGE=fulltext&AN=00000446-201401000-00013&LSLINK=80&D=ovft

 

Mastering the Art of Politics

Read “Mastering the Art of Politics,” by Dailey, from Pennsylvania Nurse (2008).

https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ccm&AN=2010284878&site=ehost-live&scope=site

 

Power Dynamics, Health Policy, and Politics

Read “Power Dynamics, Health Policy, and Politics,” by Hahn, from MEDSURG Nursing (2009).

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Website

2011 Advocacy Issue Papers

Explore “2011 Advocacy Issue Papers,” from the American Hospital Association website.

http://www.aha.org/advocacy-issues/index.shtml?id=p1

 

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Explore the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality website.

http://www.ahrq.gov/

 

American Association of Retired Persons

Explore American Association of Retired Persons website.

http://www.aarp.org/research/

 

American Health Care Association

Explore the American Health Care Association website.

http://www.ahca.org/

 

American Nurses Association

Explore the American Nurses Association website.

http://www.nursingworld.org/

 

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid

Explore the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid website.

http://www.cms.gov/

 

Nurse State Legislators

Explore the “Nurse State Legislators” page located on the American Nurses Association website. Refer back to this page as a reference for Topic 4 DQ 1.

http://www.nursingworld.org/MainMenuCategories/Policy-Advocacy/Nurse-Legislators

 

The Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers

Explore The Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers website.

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