Health & Medical Question

Evaluate an issue for a legislative proposal. Choosea legislator on the state or federal level who is also a nurse anddiscuss the importance of the legislator/nurse’s role as advocate forimproving health care delivery. What specific bills has thelegislator/nurse sponsored or supported that have influenced healthcare? Disc 2, Research legislation that has occurred within the last 5 years at thestate or federal level as a result of nurse advocacy. Describe thelegislation and what was accomplished. What additional steps need to betaken to continue advocacy for this issue? Disc 3,Provide an example of experimental, quasi-experimental, andnonexperimental research from the GCU Library and explain how eachresearch type differs from the others. When replying to peers, evaluatethe effectiveness of the research design of the study for two of theexamples provided. DISC 4,Describethe key differences between each type of qualitative and quantitativeresearch. Provide a workplace example in which qualitative andquantitative research has been applied and how it has been used withinyour organization. When replying to peers, discuss how these researchfindings might be incorporated into another health care setting.Initialdiscussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and includeat least two references cited using APA format. Responses to peers orfaculty should be 100-150 words and include one reference. Refer to”HLT-362V Discussion Question Rubric” and “HLT-362V ParticipationRubric,” located in Class Resources, to understand the expectations forinitial discussion question posts and participation posts, respectively.Correlation and Causation Correlation is the process of establishing a relationship between twoor more factors. Correlation is an important concept that can bemisused. One misuse is saying that factor A is caused by factor B justbecause correlation is found. Cause cannot be implied simply fromcorrelation. Find two examples in scholarly articles within the last 10years that use correlation analysis. One of the articles must usecorrelation to imply causation correctly and one article should not havejustification to imply cause.

WhileAPA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solidacademic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should bepresented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APAStyle Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

Advocacy Through Legislation

Nurses often become motivated to change aspects within the largerhealth care system based on their real-world experience. As such, manynurses take on an advocacy role to influence a change in regulations,policies, and laws that govern the larger health care system.Forthis assignment, identify a problem or concern in your state, community,or organization that has the capacity for advocacy through legislation.Research the issue and use the “Advocacy Through Legislation” template,attached, to complete this assignment.You are required to cite aminimum of three sources to complete this assignment. Sources must bepublished within the last 5 years, appropriate for the assignmentcriteria, and relevant to nursing practice. Advocacy Through Legislation
Identify a problem or concern in your state, community, or organization that has the capacity to be advocated through legislation.
Research the issue and complete the sections below. For each topic that requires the listing of criteria, a minimum of two criteria
should be identified and discussed. Add more rows as is appropriate for the topic/proposal.
Problem
In no more than 250 words, describe the problem, who is affected, and the current ramifications. Explain the consequences if the
issue continues.
Idea for Addressing Solution
In no more than 250 words, outline your idea for addressing the issue and explain why legislation is the best course for advocacy.
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Research the Issue
Perform research and compile information for your idea. Present substantive evidence-based findings that support your idea for
addressing the problem (studies, research, and reports). Include any similar legislation introduced or passed in other states.
Evidence 1
Evidence 2
Stakeholder Support
Discuss the stakeholders who would support the proposed idea and explain why they would be in support.
Stakeholder(s) Supporting 1
Stakeholder(s) Supporting 2
Stakeholder Opposition
Discuss the stakeholders who would oppose the proposed idea. Explain why they would be in opposition and how you would
prepare to debate or converse about these considerations.
Stakeholder(s) Opposed 1
Stakeholder(s) Opposed 2
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Financial Incentives/Costs
In no more than 250 words, summarize the financial impact for the issue and the idea (added costs, cost savings, increased revenue,
etc.). Provide support.
Legislature: Information Needed and Process for Proposal
Discuss the how to advocate for your proposal using legislation. Include the following:
Provide the name and complete contact
information for the legislator.
Describe the steps for how you would
present this to your legislator.
Outline the process if your legislator
chooses to introduce your idea as a bill to
Congress.
Christian Principles and Nursing Advocacy
In no more than 250 words, discuss how principles of a Christian worldview lend support to legislative advocacy in health care
without bias. Be specific as to how these principles help advocate for inclusiveness and positive health outcomes for all populations,
including those more vulnerable, without regard to gender, sexual orientation, culture, race, religion/belief, etc.
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