Discussion Post
Part I
i. Consider a time when you had the opportunity to become politically involved in an issue (at work or in your community). If you pursued the opportunity what were the results? If you did not, what were the reasons?
ii. As you reflect on this week's learning activities and your role as a practice scholar, discuss the area of your political competency that needs further development.
iii. Review the Twitter feed, locate an interesting article or issue and share your thoughts on this issue with the class.
iv. Compose a 140-character Tweet that shares your thoughts and opinions about the Tweet. Be mindful Twitter only allows 140 characters (be concise). Share this Tweet in the discussion.
Part II
i. Explore a social determinant issue in your community that may be impacting quality of life or health care. Take a picture of this issue as it may be represented on a billboard, or like Dr. Riley, a bus stop. Upload that picture into the discussion.
ii. Share your perspective about the social determinant issue with your class colleagues defining what role you might play in changing this social determinant in your community.
iii. Compose a 140-character Tweet that describes what you have shared with the class. Remember Twitter only allows 140 characters so you will need to be concise. Share this Tweet in the discussion.
Part III
i. Have you met with the decision makers at the practicum site to determine the type of problem they are having and ways in which your project might be developed to address this problem? What was the outcome of this meeting?
ii. Share your proposed PICOT question in question format. Is this PICOT question likely to change in the future?
iii. Describe the translation science model you will be using or are considering using as a part of your project.
iv. What is the current priority you have for the development of your project and do you believe you have support for this project from the practicum site decision makers?
Part IV
i. Explore this initiative in detail and share your thoughts on the plan.
ii. Discuss your thoughts about the Tweet and whether you can support the initiative or not. Be sure to use evidence in support of your position.
iii. Within the political climate of government today, does this initiative have any hope of moving forward? Share your position based on the evidence.
iv. Compose a Tweet (no more than 140 characters) that adequately addresses your response to the original post and share this Tweet in the discussion
Part V
i. Examine a nursing organization to determine the political function of the organization.
ii. Discuss three legislative initiatives supported by the organization.
iii. Define your position on each of the initiatives and whether you agreed with the organization's position and advocacy platform.
iv. Compose a Tweet that reflects your position on the legislative initiative
Part VI
i. Explore the national initiatives and determine if these approaches have meaning within your community and can offer a positive solution to some of the healthcare issues facing your community.
ii. Discuss which strategies you would use to engage your local policymaker in a discussion about these national initiatives to advocate for change. Remember the excellent resources to determine national healthcare goals are at the NIH or Healthy People 2020 websites.
iii. Compose a Tweet that describes how the Global Burden of Disease is impacting your community. Remember to be concise as Twitter only allows 140 characters. Share your Tweet in the discussions.
iv. Finally, what are your thoughts on how Dr. Riley did with Congressman Aiken? What did she do correctly and what could she have improved? As you consider your initial meeting with a Congressman, would you have prepared additional information or in a different way? Share your thoughts and perspectives.
Assignment
Purpose
The purpose of this activity is to deepen learning through reflective inquiry. It will allow for expansion in self-awareness, identification of knowledge gaps, and assessment of learning goals.
Course outcomes
This assessment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
i. Critique the history, formation, and implementation of local, state, and national health policies.
ii. Critically analyze health policies from the perspectives of stakeholders and the profession of nursing.
iii. Demonstrate collaborative leadership as a political resource in the development and implementation of health care policy to improve healthcare delivery and outcomes.
iv. Build political competency to enhance and support professional identity formation.
v. Advocate for value-based, equitable, and ethical health policies at the micro-, meso-, and macrosystem levels.
a. Write a brief 1-2 paragraph weekly reflection addressing the questions posed in the Reflect section of each weekly module. Edit your Reflection to include each weekly reflection.
b. Include the following sections in your Reflection.
Part I:
Select a Tweet from the Twitter feed that best represents the essence of political advocacy on the part of a nurse. Discuss the following questions:
i. Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.
ii. Locate a tweet from the Twitter feed that is relevant to one of the weekly objectives. Describe the political position of the tweet on a specific population. Discuss your position on the political stance of the tweet.
iii. Articulate how your perspective has changed as a result of your learning this week.
Part II:
Review the Twitter feed. Select a health care policy issue that addresses an important social determinate in your community or one addressed in the Tweet and answer the following questions:
i. Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.
ii. Describe how the issue impacted the health and wellness for the community?
iii. As a practice scholar, what actions would you take to see if this issue is present in your community?
iv. Describe how you could bring the issue to the attention of those in power to influence improved awareness or change?
v. As a part of your personal political competency plan, describe a new insight or skill you learned which could improve your political capital.
Part III:
i. Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.
ii. Describe a single resource in the course that helped you understand a particular concept. What was the concept and the resource and how to did your understanding change?
viii. From the learning activities, describe one aspect of this activities you could implement in your practice today.
Part IV:
Reflect upon your Week 4 learning journey in NR708 and consider the following in one or two paragraphs.
i. Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.
ii. Describe one element of this week's learning activities that you can implement in your practice today.
iii. Locate a tweet from the Twitter feed that is relevant to one of the weekly objectives. Provide your perspective on the Tweet based on your learning for the week.
Part V:
Reflect upon your Week 5 learning journey in NR708 and consider the following in one or two paragraphs.
i. Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.
ii. Provide one specific example of how your professional identity has changed as a result of this education.
iii. Does your organization support your emerging and new professional identity?
iv. Reflect on how you can make your learning work for you at the micro, meso, and macro systems level.
Part VI:
Reflect upon your Week 6 learning journey in NR708 and consider the following in one or two paragraphs.
i. Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.
ii. Compose a Tweet (140 characters) that best describes the importance of political competency for DNP students.
Part VII:
Reflect upon your Week 7 learning journey in NR708 and consider the following in one or two paragraphs.
i. Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.
ii. Reflect on the knowledge gaps you had coming into the course and share the top three things you have learned that will shape your future as a political advocate.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.