Homework: Legislation Grid and Testimony/Advocacy Statement
As a nurse, how often have you thought to yourself, If I had anything to do about it, things would work a little differently? Increasingly, nurses are beginning to realize that they do, in fact, have a role and a voice.
Many nurses encounter daily experiences that motivate them to take on an advocacy role in hopes of impacting policies, laws, or regulations that impact healthcare issues of interest. Of course, doing so means entering the less familiar world of policy and politics. While many nurses do not initially feel prepared to operate in this space effectively, the reward is the opportunity to shape and influence future health policy.
To Prepare:
o Select a bill that has been proposed (not one that has been enacted) using the congressional websites provided in the Learning Resources.
Task: (1 to 2 pages Legislation Grid; 1 page Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement)
Part A: Legislation Grid
Based on the health-related bill (proposed, not enacted) you selected, complete the Legislation Grid Template. Be sure to address the following:
a) Determine the legislative intent of the bill you have reviewed.
b) Identify the proponents/opponents of the bill.
c) Identify the target populations addressed by the bill.
d) Where in the process is the bill currently? Is it in hearings or committees?
Part B: Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement
Based on the health-related bill you selected, develop a 1-page Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement that addresses the following:
a) Advocate a position for the bill you selected and write testimony in support of your position.
b) Describe how you would address the opponent to your position. Be specific and provide examples.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.