NR 506 Week 7 Summary of Healthcare Concern Presentation

NR 506 Week 7 Summary of Healthcare Concern Presentation

NR 506 Week 7 Summary of Healthcare Concern Presentation

Name

Chamberlain University

NR-506: Healthcare Policy

Prof. Name

Date

Week 7 Assignment: Summary of Healthcare Concern

Presentation Guidelines and Rubric

Purpose

The primary aim of this assignment is to provide a detailed summary of the presentation delivered to an elected official, outline the response or outcomes of that meeting, and recommend strategies for sustaining advocacy on the selected healthcare issue. The interaction with the official is a mandatory component and may occur either in person or via phone. Following this exchange, students are expected to create and share a PowerPoint™ presentation with peers and faculty to reflect on the advocacy effort.

Due Date: Sunday, 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Week 7
Total Points: 175 points

Requirements

Description of the Assignment

This assignment involves presenting a healthcare policy concern, reflecting on the advocacy experience, and suggesting ways to continue influencing policy development.

Criteria for Content

1. Overview of Healthcare Policy in the Nursing Profession

This section should summarize the relationship between healthcare policy and advanced nursing practice. It must include:

  • A clear explanation of how healthcare policies affect the nursing profession.

  • A rationale for why advocacy is an essential part of an advanced practice nurse’s (APN) responsibilities.

  • The broader effects of healthcare policy on population health outcomes.

2. Selected Healthcare Policy Concern and Resolution

This part should introduce the chosen healthcare concern and outline strategies for addressing it. Key components include:

  • A comprehensive description of the healthcare concern.

  • The influence of this concern on the affected community or population group.

  • A detailed explanation of the proposed resolution.

  • A clear reference to the PowerPoint slides prepared for the elected official.

3. Description of the Meeting with the Elected Official

This section should provide an in-depth account of the advocacy meeting. It must contain:

  • The official’s name and position.

  • The rationale for choosing this particular official.

  • Details of the meeting, such as date, time, location, and the handouts or materials provided.

  • The response of the official to the proposed policy solution.

4. Self-Reflection

Reflection allows students to critically evaluate their learning experience. This part should address:

  • New insights gained about the selected healthcare concern.

  • Insights regarding the proposed solution.

  • Adjustments that could improve the presentation.

  • Understanding of healthcare policy and its importance to nursing practice.

5. Future Plans Regarding the Selected Healthcare Concern

This section should focus on continuing advocacy efforts and enhancing the proposed resolution. It must include:

  • Possible future opportunities for continued advocacy.

  • Potential revisions to the proposed solution.

  • The role of a professional nursing organization in advancing or supporting the resolution.

6. Conclusion

The conclusion should summarize the key findings related to the healthcare concern, proposed solutions, and the outcome of the meeting with the elected official.

Preparing the Assignment

Format and Instructions

  • A maximum of 20 slides (excluding title and references) should be prepared.

  • Title, text, and reference slides must follow APA (6th edition) formatting.

  • Speaker’s notes are required for all content slides.

  • At least five peer-reviewed scholarly references should be included (course textbooks and .com sources are not acceptable).

  • References must be recent (within 5 years), unless otherwise approved.

  • Grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formal scientific writing standards must be followed.

  • PowerPoint formatting should align with best practices, using limited text, balanced visuals, and professional design.

Grading Rubric

The rubric below outlines the expectations and grading criteria:

Content Evaluation (150 Points)

CriteriaExceptional (100%)Exceeds (88%)Meets (80%)Needs Improvement (38%)Developing (0%)
Overview of Healthcare Policy (15 pts)Provides exceptional explanation of policy impact, advocacy role, and population healthGood explanation, slightly superficialMinimal explanation across required elementsOne element not metAll elements unsatisfactory
Selected Policy Concern & Resolution (20 pts)Thorough description, impact, detailed solution, and slidesGood explanation, but lacks depthMinimal explanation of concern and solutionOne required element missingTwo or more elements missing
Meeting with Elected Official (30 pts)Excellent description including name, rationale, details, and official’s responseGood description, but lacking detail in placesMinimal explanationOne key element missingTwo or more key elements missing
Self-Reflection (35 pts)Insightful reflection covering all four required elementsReflection present but slightly superficialMinimal coverage of required elementsOne or two elements not addressedThree or more elements not addressed
Future Plans (35 pts)Comprehensive discussion of advocacy opportunities, revisions, and organizational roleGood discussion, but lacking depthMinimal discussionOne element missingTwo or more elements missing
Conclusion (5 pts)Strong summary of concern, solution, and presentationGood summary, slightly superficialMinimal coverageOne element missingTwo or more elements missing

Presentation Specifications (25 Points)

CriteriaExceptional (100%)Exceeds (88%)Meets (80%)Needs Improvement (38%)Developing (0%)
Presentation Specs (10 pts)≤20 slides, ≥5 scholarly refs, recent sourcesMeets three of four requirementsMeets two requirementsMeets one requirementMeets none
APA Format (10 pts)0–1 APA errors2–3 APA errors4–5 APA errors6–7 APA errors8+ APA errors
Citations (5 pts)0–1 citation errors2–3 errors4–5 errors6–7 errors8+ errors
Mechanics & Presentation (10 pts)Excellent grammar, style, speaker notes, visualsMinor issues in grammar or styleModerate issuesMany errorsUnsatisfactory

References

American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (2021). Advocacy and policy priorities for nursing practice. Journal of Professional Nursing, 37(5), 857–861. https://doi.org/10.xxxxx

Cherry, B., & Jacob, S. R. (2022). Contemporary nursing: Issues, trends, and management (9th ed.). Elsevier.

NR 506 Week 7 Summary of Healthcare Concern Presentation

Milstead, J. A., & Short, N. M. (2019). Health policy and politics: A nurse’s guide (6th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Turale, S., & Kunaviktikul, W. (2019). The contribution of nurses to health policy and advocacy requires leaders to step up. International Nursing Review, 66(3), 302–304. https://doi.org/10.xxxxx

World Health Organization. (2020). Nursing and midwifery: Key facts. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets