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Week Four Assignment: preparation of presentation to elected official Guidelines and Grading Rubric

Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to prepare for the professional presentation to an elected official of the selected healthcare concern and the proposed solution. This includes the identification of communication strategies as well as development of presentation content.

Requirements

Description of the Assignment

For this assignment, the focus is preparation for the presentation to the selected elected official regarding the healthcare concern and the proposed resolution. A video presentation of the healthcare concern and its proposed resolution will be prepared and presented. Following completion of this, a written self-evaluation is required.

Criteria for Content

1. Video Presentation:

Content: The video presentation is to include the following elements:

· Introduction of self

· Presentation of healthcare policy concern

· Presentation of student identified solution to the healthcare policy concern

· Summary

Evaluation of video presentation includes the following elements:

· Content:

· Introduction of self
· Presentation of healthcare policy concern
· Presentation of student identified solution to the healthcare policy concern
· Summary

· Information is relevant to healthcare concern and its solution

· Method of Delivery:

· Effective opening

· Stayed connected to audience

· Grammar was correct

· Style of Delivery:

· Eye contact

· Voice clarity

· Gestures

· Appearance

2. Paper Content:

· Overview of the healthcare policy concern and solution: This section provides a concise but comprehensive overview of the healthcare policy as well as the solution. Required content includes:

· Identification of the healthcare policy

· Identification of the student identified solution

· Relevance to the community or population group

· Identification of communication techniques: This section requires the delineation of communication techniques useful to the upcoming presentation to the selected elected official. Required content includes:

· Identification of the selected elected official and position

· Rationale for the selection

· Identification of 4 (four) beneficial communication/presentation techniques

· Providing scholarly resources that support the use of the identified communication techniques

· Self-evaluation of video presentation: This section provides an opportunity for self-evaluation of the video recording. The student must self-evaluate oneself in each major content area by identifying one positive and one area to improve (i.e. content, method of delivery, and style of delivery):

· Content:

· Introduction of self
· Presentation of healthcare policy concern
· Presentation of student identified solution to the healthcare policy concern
· Summary
· Information is relevant to healthcare concern and its solution

· Method of Delivery:

· Effective opening
· Stayed connected to audience
· Grammar was correct
· Style of Delivery:
· Eye contact
· Voice clarity
· Gestures
· Appearance

· Conclusion: This section requires a summary of the key points from the video and paper assignment.

Preparing the Assignment

Criteria for Format and Special Instructions:

1. The video presentation will be recorded via the use of Voice Thread located within the course on the initial page in the left column.

2. The video presentation will last a minimum of 3 minutes and no longer than 5 minutes.

3. The paper (excluding the title page and reference page) should be at least 2, but no more than 4 pages. Points will be lost for not meeting these length requirements.

4. Title page, running head, body of paper, and reference page must follow APA guidelines as found in the 6th edition of the manual. This includes the use of headings for each section of the paper except for the introduction where no heading is used.

5. A minimum of 4 (four) appropriate research-based scholarly references must be used.

6. Required textbook for this course, dictionary and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information may NOT be used as scholarly references for this assignment. For additional assistance regarding scholarly nursing references, please see “What is a scholarly source” located in the Course Resources tab. Be aware that information from .com websites may be incorrect and should be avoided. References are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them prior to submission of the assignment.

7. Ideas and information from scholarly, peer reviewed, nursing sources must be cited and referenced correctly.

8. Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are followed and consistent with formal, scientific writing.

NR506_Week 4_ Preparation of Presentation to Elected Official Revised 3/2018 AR

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Grading Rubric

Assignment Criteria

Exceptional

(100%)

Outstanding or highest level of performance

Exceeds

(88%)

Very good or high level of performance

Meets

(80%)

Competent or satisfactory level of performance

Needs Improvement

(38%)

Poor or failing level of performance

Developing

(0)

Unsatisfactory level of performance

Content Possible Points =180 Points

Video: Content

30 Points

26 Points

24 Points

11 Points

0 Points

Video presentation of information was exceptional and included all the following elements:
· Introduction of self
· Presentation of healthcare policy concern
· Presentation of student identified solution to the healthcare policy concern
· Summary
· Information was relevant to healthcare concern and its solution

Video presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all the following elements:
· Introduction of self
· Presentation of healthcare policy concern
· Presentation of student identified solution to the healthcare policy concern
· Summary
· Information was relevant to healthcare concern and its solution

Video presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all the following elements:
· Introduction of self
· Presentation of healthcare policy concern
· Presentation of student identified solution to the healthcare policy concern
· Summary
· Information was relevant to healthcare concern and its solution

Video presentation of information in one or two of the following elements fails to meet expectations:
· Introduction of self
· Presentation of healthcare policy concern
· Presentation of student identified solution to the healthcare policy concern
· Summary
· Information was relevant to healthcare concern and its solution

Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three or more of the following elements:
· Introduction of self
· Presentation of healthcare policy concern
· Presentation of student identified solution to the healthcare policy concern
· Summary
· Information was relevant to healthcare concern and its solution

Video: Method of Delivery

30 Points

26 Points

24 Points

11 Points

0 Points

Video presentation of information was exceptional and included all the following elements:
· Effective opening
· Stayed connected to audience
· Grammar was correct

Video presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all the following elements:
· Effective opening
· Stayed connected to audience
· Grammar was correct

Video presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all the following elements:
· Effective opening
· Stayed connected to audience
· Grammar was correct

Video presentation of information in one of the following elements fails to meet expectations:
· Effective opening
· Stayed connected to audience
· Grammar was correct

Video presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two or more of the following elements:
· Effective opening
· Stayed connected to audience
· Grammar was correct

Video: Style of Delivery

30 Points

26 Points

24 Points

11 Points

0 Points

Video presentation of information was exceptional and included all the following elements:
· Eye contact
· Voice clarity
· Gestures
· Appearance

Video presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all the following elements:
· Eye contact
· Voice clarity
· Gestures
· Appearance

Video presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all the following elements:
· Eye contact
· Voice clarity
· Gestures
· Appearance

Video presentation of information in one or two of the following elements fails to meet expectations:
· Eye contact
· Voice clarity
· Gestures
· Appearance

Video presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three or more of the following elements:
· Eye contact
· Voice clarity
· Gestures
· Appearance

Paper Content: Overview of the healthcare policy concern and solution

10 Points

9 Points

8 Points

4 Points

0 Points

Presentation of information was exceptional and included all the following elements:
· Identification of the healthcare policy
· Identification of the student identified solution
· Relevance to the community or population group

Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all the following elements:
· Identification of the healthcare policy
· Identification of the student identified solution
· Relevance to the community or population group

Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all the following elements:
· Identification of the healthcare policy
· Identification of the student identified solution
· Relevance to the community or population group

Presentation of information in one of the following elements fails to meet expectations:
· Identification of the healthcare policy
· Identification of the student identified solution
· Relevance to the community or population group

Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two or more of the following elements:
· Identification of the healthcare policy
· Identification of the student identified solution
· Relevance to the community or population group

Paper Content: Identification of communication techniques

30 Points

26 Points

24 Points

11 Points

0 Points

Presentation of information was exceptional and included all the following elements:
· Identification of the selected elected official and position
· Rationale for the selection
· Identification of 4 (four) beneficial communication/presentation techniques
· Providing scholarly resources that support the use of the identified communication techniques

Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all the following elements:
· Identification of the selected elected official and position
· Rationale for the selection
· Identification of 4 (four) beneficial communication/presentation techniques
· Providing scholarly resources that support the use of the identified communication techniques

Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all the following elements:
· Identification of the selected elected official and position
· Rationale for the selection
· Identification of 4 (four) beneficial communication/presentation techniques
· Providing scholarly resources that support the use of the identified communication techniques

Presentation of information in one of the following elements fails to meet expectations:
· Identification of the selected elected official and position
· Rationale for the selection
· Identification of 4 (four) beneficial communication/presentation techniques
· Providing scholarly resources that support the use of the identified communication techniques

Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two or more of the following elements:
· Identification of the selected elected official and position
· Rationale for the selection
· Identification of 4 (four) beneficial communication/presentation techniques
· Providing scholarly resources that support the use of the identified communication techniques

Paper Content:
Self-evaluation of video presentation

30 Points

26 Points

24 Points

11 Points

0 Points

Presentation of information was exceptional and included all the following elements:
· Content:
· Introduction of self
· Presentation of healthcare policy concern
· Presentation of student identified solution to the healthcare policy concern
· Summary
· Information is relevant to healthcare concern and its solution
· Method of Delivery:
· Effective opening
· Stayed connected to audience
· Grammar was correct
· Style of Delivery:
· Eye contact
· Voice clarity
· Gestures
· Appearance
· The student must self-evaluate oneself on each of the following areas by identifying one positive and one area to improve for each of the above headings (i.e. content, method of delivery, and style of delivery)

Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all the following elements:
· Content:
· Introduction of self
· Presentation of healthcare policy concern
· Presentation of student identified solution to the healthcare policy concern
· Summary
· Information is relevant to healthcare concern and its solution
· Method of Delivery:
· Effective opening
· Stayed connected to audience
· Grammar was correct
· Style of Delivery:
· Eye contact
· Voice clarity
· Gestures
· Appearance
· The student must self-evaluate oneself on each of the following areas by identifying one positive and one area to improve for each of the above headings (i.e. content, method of delivery, and style of delivery)

Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all the following elements:
· Content:
· Introduction of self
· Presentation of healthcare policy concern
· Presentation of student identified solution to the healthcare policy concern
· Summary
· Information is relevant to healthcare concern and its solution
· Method of Delivery:
· Effective opening
· Stayed connected to audience
· Grammar was correct
· Style of Delivery:
· Eye contact
· Voice clarity
· Gestures
· Appearance
· The student must self-evaluate oneself on each of the following areas by identifying one positive and one area to improve for each of the above headings (i.e. content, method of delivery, and style of delivery)

Presentation of information in one or two of the major headings fails to meet expectations:
· Content:
· Introduction of self
· Presentation of healthcare policy concern
· Presentation of student identified solution to the healthcare policy concern
· Summary
· Information is relevant to healthcare concern and its solution
· Method of Delivery:
· Effective opening
· Stayed connected to audience
· Grammar was correct
· Style of Delivery:
· Eye contact
· Voice clarity
· Gestures
· Appearance
· The student must self-evaluate oneself on each of the following areas by identifying one positive and one area to improve for each of the above headings (i.e. content, method of delivery, and style of delivery)

Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three or four of the major headings:
· Content:
· Introduction of self
· Presentation of healthcare policy concern
· Presentation of student identified solution to the healthcare policy concern
· Summary
· Information is relevant to healthcare concern and its solution
· Method of Delivery:
· Effective opening
· Stayed connected to audience
· Grammar was correct
· Style of Delivery:
· Eye contact
· Voice clarity
· Gestures
· Appearance
· The student must self-evaluate oneself on each of the following areas by identifying one positive and one area to improve for each of the above headings (i.e. content, method of delivery, and style of delivery)

Paper Content: Conclusion

10 Points

9 Points

8 Points

4 Points

0 Points

Presentation of information was exceptional:
· Provides a summary of key elements from the assignment

Presentation of information was good, but was superficial:
· Provides a summary of key elements from the assignment

Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated:
· Provides a summary of key elements from the assignment

Presentation of information fails to meet expectations:
· Provides a summary of key elements from the assignment

Presentation of information is unsatisfactory:
· Provides a summary of key elements from the assignment

Assignment Specifications

10 Points

9 Points

8 Points

4 Points

0 Points

This assignment included all of the following:
Video presentation is a minimum of 3 minutes to a maximum of 5 minutes
Recording is via Voice Thread
Paper meets length requirements of 2 to 4 pages.
Minimum of 4 (four) appropriate research scholarly nursing references
A dictionary, required textbook for this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information, may NOT be used as scholarly references for this assignment.
References are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them prior to assignment submission.

This assignment included only five of the following:
Video presentation is a minimum of 3 minutes to a maximum of 5 minutes
Recording is via Voice Thread
Paper meets length requirements of 2 to 4 pages.
Minimum of 4 (four) appropriate research scholarly nursing references
A dictionary, required textbook for this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information, may NOT be used as scholarly references for this assignment.
References are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them prior to assignment submission.

This assignment included only four of the following:
Video presentation is a minimum of 3 minutes to a maximum of 5 minutes
Recording is via Voice Thread
Paper meets length requirements of 2 to 4 pages.
Minimum of 4 (four) appropriate research scholarly nursing references
A dictionary, required textbook for this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information, may NOT be used as scholarly references for this assignment.
References are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them prior to assignment submission.

This assignment included only three of the following:
Video presentation is a minimum of 3 minutes to a maximum of 5 minutes
Recording is via Voice Thread
Paper meets length requirements of 2 to 4 pages.
Minimum of 4 (four) appropriate research scholarly nursing references
A dictionary, required textbook for this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information, may NOT be used as scholarly references for this assignment.
References are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them prior to assignment submission.

This assignment included two or less of the following:
Video presentation is a minimum of 3 minutes to a maximum of 5 minutes
Recording is via Voice Thread
Paper meets length requirements of 2 to 4 pages.
Minimum of 4 (four) appropriate research scholarly nursing references
A dictionary, required textbook for this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information, may NOT be used as scholarly references for this assignment.
References are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them prior to assignment submission.

Content Subtotal _____of 180 points

Format Possible Points = 20 Points

APA Format

10 Points

9 Points

8 Points

4 Points

0 Points

APA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the
· title page,
· running head,
· body of paper (including citations and headings), and
reference page
One deduction for each type of APA format error
0 to 1 APA error was present

APA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the
· title page,
· running head,
· body of paper (including citations and headings), and
reference page
One deduction for each type of APA format error
2 – 3 APA errors were present

APA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the
· title page,
· running head,
· body of paper (including citations and headings), and
reference page
One deduction for each type of APA format error
4 – 5 APA were are present

APA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the
· title page,
· running head,
· body of paper (including citations and headings), and
reference page
One deduction for each type of APA format error
6 – 7 APA were are present

APA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the
· title page,
· running head,
body of paper (including citations and headings), and reference page
One deduction for each type of APA format error
8 or greater APA errors were present

Citations in Text

5 Points

4 Points

3 Points

2 Points

0 Points

There were 0-1 errors in the crediting of ideas, and information that contributed to knowledge

There were 2-3 errors in the crediting of ideas, and information that contributed to knowledge

There were 4-5 errors in the crediting of ideas, and information that contributed to knowledge

There were 6-7 errors in the crediting of ideas, and information that contributed to knowledge

There were 8 or greater errors in the crediting of ideas, and information that contributed to knowledge

Writing Mechanics

5 Points

4 Points

3 Points

2 Points

0 Points

1–2 errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual

3 – 4 errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual

5 – 6 errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual

7 – 8 errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual

9 or greater errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual

Format Subtotal _____of 20 points

Total Points _____of 200 points

NR506_Week 4_ Preparation of Presentation to Elected Official Revised 3/2018 AR

Planning Your Visit – School Nutrition

 

           School health and nutrition and reducing childhood obesity call for crucial attention for the health, wellbeing, growth, and development for school aged children. Changes must be made to assist schools to implement and improve on educating children on the importance of eating healthy and increasing daily physical activity. The purpose of this paper and this writer’s priority issue is to provide healthier food options on school menus for children by discussing the importance of a dietitian and their role of implementing these healthy options. In addition, recommending assisting meal programs and school gardening. The overall focus is to improve children’s diet and increase healthier lifestyle by decreasing the rate of childhood obesity.

Key Strategies

            As a nurse, nutrition is an important topic to advocate. Childhood obesity is a serious problem in the United States putting children at risk for poor health and serious health conditions (Weicheselbaum, Buttriss, 2014). According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (2017), about 1 in 6 (17%) of children in the United States are considered overweight or are considered obese. This writer’s purpose is to advocate and implement healthy lifestyles modifications starting at a young age. These concerns will be addressed by contacting the State House Representative, Shevrin D. “Shev” Jones.

            The first step in planning the visit was conducting research and gathering contact information on local schools in the community, a dietitian, and a local policy maker or legislator who seems to express the same concerns to implement healthier nutrition in schools. A detailed email outlining the current status, an overview of the plan with potential benefits or outcomes, as well as potential drawbacks and costs was sent to Shevrin D. “Shev” Jones. The principal of Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School, Michael Castellano, the director of dining services of Chartwells, Javier Diaz, would also be contacted. After two days, a telephone call was placed and a meeting was set up with Shevrin D. “Shev” Jones. Prior to placing a telephone call and prior to the meeting, this writer prepared the night before for the meeting conversation and possible questions that may arise. Upon meeting with Shevrin D. “Shev” Jones, this writer introduced herself, gave a concise background of the years of experience in the healthcare field, and expressed how important healthy living is. The conversation then started by mentioning that this writer wants to make a policy change of changing school nutrition by including healthier options for children to chose from. In doing so, hiring a dietitian, recommending providing assisting meal programs and school gardening were suggested solutions. Facts were given about how serious childhood obesity is and the health problems associated with this condition, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, breathing problems such as asthma or sleep apnea, and musculoskeletal problems (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2017). With the respect of time, the importance of healthy school nutrition was emphasized, questions were asked and answered, and this writer thanked Shevrin D. “Shev” Jones for his time.

Empirical Evidence

            Another effective communication strategy or technique to support an effective visit or follow up visit with a policy maker or legislator is by teleconferencing. If there were an issue with scheduling a meeting then teleconferencing would be an alternative option. With is policy issue involving many members and it is a collaborative effort to make a change, this would be a great option. Teleconferencing is an effective way to communicate as a group in different locations who are technologically linked. Other telecommunication such as conference calls, videoconferencing, and wed conferencing extend the range of verbal communication (Chou, Promes, Souza, Topp, & O’Sullivan, 2012).

Specific Examples

            Being a nurse and working in the healthcare field for only 4 years, this writer has learned that it is not easy for one to make lifestyle modifications. Many patients are overweight or obese and suffer from chronic illness such as diabetes, stroke, high blood pressure, and heart disease. Even though education on diet and exercise is provided to these patients in the hospital, it is sometimes difficult for these patients to make lifestyle changes on their own. Childhood obesity is responsible for $14 billion in direct medical costs (Global health institute, 2016). Therefore, diet and physical activity should be taught at a very young age. As a nurse, the desire of encouraging healthy nutrition habits and physical activity for children is essential.

Conclusion

            The goal of improving meals that children eat in schools is an important step to achieve. By implementing the necessary changes to provide healthier meals in schools and educating children how to make healthier food choices, childhood obesity will decrease. Also, providing a dietitian at schools will assist in delivering healthier options. Other options are providing assisting meal programs and allowing school to begin gardening and reproduce produce for children to eat. Maintaining a well nutritional diet and incorporating daily physical activity are important in sustaining a healthy body weight. Healthy school nutrition can assist in the health, wellbeing, growth, and development for school aged children and avoid preventable illness.

 
 
 

Reference

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2017). Childhood obesity facts. Retrieved from       

http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/childhood.html

Chou, C. L., Promes, S. B., Souza, K. H., Topp, K. S., & O’Sullivan, P. S. (2012). Twelve tips    for facilitating successful teleconferences. Medical Teacher, 34(6), 445-449.       doi:10.3109/0142159X.2012.668241

De Villiers, A., Steyn, N. P., Draper, C. E., Hill, J., Gwebushe, N., Lambert, E. V., & Lombard,    C. (2016). Primary School Children’s Nutrition Knowledge, Self-Efficacy, and Behavior,       after a Three-Year Healthy Lifestyle Intervention (HealthKick). Ethnicity &           Disease, 26(2), 171–180. 

http://doi.org/10.18865/ed.26.2.171

Global Health Institute. (2016). Over a lifetime, childhood obesity costs $19,000 per child.           Retrieved from globalhealth.duke.edu/media/news/over-lifetime-childhood-obesity-costs-       19000-child

Weicheselbaum, E., & Buttriss, J. L. (2014). Diet, nutrition, and schoolchildren: An update.          Nutrition Bulletin, 39(1), 9-73.