In order to influence policy, you have to understand how a bill is started, moves through the legislative system, and finally enacted. In this assignment, you will trace a piece of legislation from introduction to how it impacts health care or nursing practice. Develop the assignment as if it will be used during a presentation, at a conference, or in a speech. Use color and interest to gain your audience’s attention, while remaining professional. Do not use too many words, be short and sweet. You can give more details as you give your presentation. Make sure to follow the rubric to ensure you get all points for this assignment.
Step 1: Identify a bill that relates to health care, a social issue, or nursing practice. You may select a federal or state bill
Step 2: Develop a poster presentation, infographic, FAQ document, or pamphlet which outlines how the bill was introduced and the process for approval by including answers to the following questions:
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- State the legislation name and summarize the purpose of the bill
- Who introduced/sponsored the bill?
- Where was it introduced? (U.S. Congress or a state legislature)
- Who helped to draft the legislation?
- Did nursing organizations such as the American Nurses Association identify support or opposition for the law? Look at two or more organizations, and you may need to review their lobbying information. If you can not find any evidence related to the legislation, list the organizations that you reviewed.
- Which congressional or legislature committees were involved?
- What happened to the legislation after it was introduced? Was it passed, enacted, or funded? If yes, when did it take effect?
- What is the impact on health care or nursing practice?
*Because this is not a typical paper format style, you do not need a title page or reference page. Please put weblinks for your sources on the bottom of your assignment separated by commas. This will count towards full APA formatting credit.
Step 3: Submit the written assignment using this assignment box.
See the rubric below for grading.
Rubric
NUR415 Week 8 Assignment Grading Rubric
NUR415 Week 8 Assignment Grading Rubric
CriteriaRatingsPts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeState Legislation & Purpose of Bill
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
Introduction and the identified bill concisely summarized and how it relates to nursing, healthcare or a social issue outlined. Not too wordy, concise.
4 to >2.0 pts
Needs Some Improvement
Introduction and identified bill summarized and how it relates to nursing, healthcare or a social issue outlined. Not too wordy, concise.
2 to >1.0 pts
Needs Significant Improvement
Introduction and identified bill somewhat summarized and a brief description of how it relates to nursing, healthcare or a social issue is outlined. Too wordy, not very concise.
1 to >0 pts
Poor
Introduction and identified bill summarized and the relation to nursing, healthcare or a social issue was not outlined. Not concise, too wordy.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWho Introduced & Sponsored the Bill
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
The sponsor of the bill or the person who introduced the identified bill was identified. Not too wordy, concise.
4 to >2.0 pts
Needs Some Improvement
The sponsor of the bill or the person who introduced the identified bill was not thoroughly identified. Not too wordy, concise.
2 to >1.0 pts
Needs Significant Improvement
It is unclear who the sponsor of the bill, or it is unclear who the person who introduced the identified bill was. Too wordy, not very concise.
1 to >0 pts
Poor
There is no mention of who can introduce or sponsor a bill, not who sponsored the identified bill. Not concise, too wordy.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWhere Bill is Introduced
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
Where the identified bill was introduced and where new bills can be introduced is listed. An explanation as to why the can be introduced here is included. Not too wordy, concise.
4 to >2.0 pts
Needs Some Improvement
Where the identified bill was introduced is listed. An explanation as to why the bill can be introduced here is included. Not too wordy, concise.
2 to >1.0 pts
Needs Significant Improvement
Where the identified bill was introduced and where new bills can be introduced is listed. Too wordy, not very concise.
1 to >0 pts
Poor
Where the identified bill was introduced and where new bills can be introduced was not listed. Not concise, too wordy.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssistance in Drafting the Bill
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
Identification of person or group that assisted in drafting the legislation is clearly addressed or if there was no assistance this was addressed. Not too wordy, concise.
4 to >2.0 pts
Needs Some Improvement
Assistance in drafting the legislation is mentioned but not clearly addressed. Not too wordy, concise.
2 to >1.0 pts
Needs Significant Improvement
Identification of any assistance or statement of no assistance is missing. Too wordy, not very concise.
1 to >0 pts
Poor
Assistance is not addressed at all. Not concise, too wordy.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeNursing Organization Support
10 to >7.0 pts
Excellent
Two or more nursing organizations are discussed. The support or opposition is clearly addressed and discussed. If you cannot find any evidence related to the legislation, list the organizations that you reviewed. Not too wordy, concise.
7 to >5.0 pts
Needs Some Improvement
Two or more nursing organizations are discussed but may be incomplete. The support or opposition is addressed and discussed but may be incomplete. If you cannot find any evidence related to the legislation, list the organizations that you reviewed. Not too wordy, concise.
5 to >3.0 pts
Needs Significant Improvement
One nursing organization is discussed. The support or opposition is addressed and discussed. If you cannot find any evidence related to the legislation, list the organizations that you reviewed. Too wordy, not very concise.
3 to >0 pts
Poor
One nursing organization is identified, but poorly identified. No nursing organizations are addressed. Not concise, too wordy.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCongressional or Legislature Committees Involved in Passing the Bill
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
List congressional or legislative committees involved in passing and/or introducing the bill. Not too wordy, concise.
4 to >2.0 pts
Needs Some Improvement
Incomplete list of congressional or legislative committees involved in passing and/or introducing the bill. Not too wordy, concise.
2 to >1.0 pts
Needs Significant Improvement
Missing components, may not completely address congressional or legislative committees involved in passing and/or introducing the bill. Too wordy, not very concise.
1 to >0 pts
Poor
Does not clearly address congressional or legislative committees involved in passing and/or introducing the bill. Not concise, too wordy.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeImpact on Nursing Practice
10 to >9.0 pts
Excellent
The impact on health care or nursing practice is thoroughly discussed. Not too wordy, concise.
9 to >6.0 pts
Needs Some Improvement
The impact on health care or nursing practice is somewhat discussed. Not too wordy, concise.
6 to >3.0 pts
Needs Significant Improvement
The impact on health care or nursing practice is minimally discussed. Too wordy, not very concise.
3 to >0 pts
Poor
The impact on health care or nursing practice is not discussed. Not concise, too wordy.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCurrent Status of the Bill
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
The current status of the legislation is thoroughly discussed. Discuss if the bill was passed, enacted, or funded. If so, when was it passed and when did it take effect. Not too wordy, concise.
4 to >2.0 pts
Needs Some Improvement
The current status of the legislation is somewhat discussed. Elements regarding the bill’s funding and passage are moderately discussed. Not too wordy, concise.
2 to >1.0 pts
Needs Significant Improvement
The current status of the legislation is minimally discussed. OR Elements regarding the bill’s funding and passage are not addressed. Too wordy, not very concise.
1 to >0 pts
Poor
The current status of the legislation is not discussed and elements regarding the bill’s funding and passage are not addressed. Not concise, too wordy.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics and Grammar
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
No errors in usage, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. Not too crowded. Words large enough to easily read.
4 to >2.0 pts
Needs Some Improvement
Minor errors in usage, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling that do not interfere with reading/ understanding. A bit too crowded or wording too small.
2 to >1.0 pts
Needs Significant Improvement
Some errors in usage, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling that interfere with reading/ understanding. A bit too crowded or distracting.
1 to >0 pts
Poor
Numerous errors in usage, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling that interfere with reading/ understanding. Too crowded & distracting.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGeneral Format & APA
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
Poster presentation, infographic, FAQ document, or pamphlet uses color, photos, comics, graphics, etc. and grabs readers attention. Consistent flow of thought. Captures interest. Professionally presented. Weblinks listed at the bottom, separated by commas.
4 to >2.0 pts
Needs Some Improvement
Poster presentation, infographic, FAQ document, or pamphlet has minimal use of color, photos, comics, graphics, etc. May have breaks in flow of thought. May not capture interest. At times, not professionally presented. Weblinks listed at the bottom.
2 to >1.0 pts
Needs Significant Improvement
Poster presentation, infographic, FAQ document, or pamphlet lacking use of color, photos, comics, graphics, etc. or mostly white. Does not or at times grabs readers attention. Does not have flow of thought. Does not capture interest or significantly lacking interest. Not professionally presented. Weblinks may not be listed at the bottom.
1 to >0 pts
Poor
Poster presentation, infographic, FAQ document, or pamphlet does not use of color, photos, comics, graphics, etc. or all black/white. Does not grab readers attention or capture interest. Lacks flow of thought. Unprofessionally presented. Weblinks are not be listed at the bottom.
5 pts
Total Points: 60
