Part 1: Legislation Grid

Based on the health-related bill (proposed, not enacted) you selected, complete the Legislation Grid Template. Be sure to address the following:

• Determine the legislative intent of the bill you have reviewed.
• Identify the proponents/opponents of the bill.
• Identify the target populations addressed by the bill.
• Where in the process is the bill currently? Is it in hearings or committees?

Part 2: Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement

Based on the health-related bill you selected, develop a 1-page Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement that addresses the following:

• Advocate a position for the bill you selected and write testimony in support of your position.
• Explain how the social determinants of income, age, education, or gender affect this legislation.
• Describe how you would address the opponent to your position. Be specific and provide examples.
• At least 2 outside resources and 2-3 course specific resources are used

• Reflect on your learning experience in this course. Which concepts stood out to you and made an impact?  How do you envision using these concepts in your future nursing practice as a master’s prepared nurse practitioner?
• Describe how course learning activities and assignments will help you achieve Program Outcome 3: Engage in lifelong personal and professional growth through reflective practice and appreciation of cultural diversity. (Cultural Humility)
• Describe how course assignments or activities will help you achieve ONE of the sub-competencies from the advanced-level nursing education competencies from AACN Essentials Competency 5.2 Contribute to a culture of patient safety.
  • 5.2g Evaluate the alignment of system data and comparative patient safety benchmarks.
  • 5.2h Lead analysis of actual errors, near misses, and potential situations that would impact safety.
  • 5.2i Design evidence-based interventions to mitigate risk.
  • 5.2j Evaluate emergency preparedness system-level plans to protect safety.

A course outcome assignment is designed to reflect a students’ understanding of a concept that must be applied consistently in nursing practice. Course outcome assignments must achieve an 80% minimum grade for the student to pass the course. Students who do not meet the minimum score on their first submission will be allowed to resubmit the assignment, however they will receive their original score in the final gradebook. 

Reflect on the following statement: See Grading Rubric for Expectations.

• How will you as a nurse make judgments in practice, supported by evidence, that integrate nursing science in the provision of safe, quality care? (300 word minimum)
• Discuss why the nurse uses the nursing process as a method to organize, analyze, and respond to a variety of patient needs. (300 word minimum)
• Why is it important for the nurse to be able to identify critical principles in the maintenance of infection control and safety? (300 word minimum)
• Why is it important for the nurse to be able to discuss concepts of physical assessment of key body systems (integumentary, respiratory, cardiovascular, abdominal, and neurological) across the lifespan? (300 word minimum)

Complete your reflection in APA format, Size 12 Times New Roman font, with a cover page and reference page. A minimum of one reference is required.  Please submit 1200-1500 words on what it means to you to use nursing judgment as a nursing student.