Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to provide a summary of the presentation to the elected official, report on the response/outcome and to propose future strategies for the continued advocacy of the selected healthcare concern. The presentation to the elected official is required and must be either a face to face or phone presentation. Communication of your presentation will be via a PowerPoint presentation to be shared with peers and faculty.

Requirements

Description of the Assignment

This assignment

Criteria for Content

1. Overview of healthcare policy in the nursing profession: This section provides an overview of healthcare policy advocacy as it relates to advanced practice. It should contain the following elements:

· Explanation of how healthcare policy can impact the nursing profession

· Explanation of why advocacy is considered an essential component of the advance practice nurse’s role

· Impact of healthcare policy on population health

2. Selected healthcare policy concern and resolution: This section provide an identification of the selected healthcare concern and its proposed resolution. It should contain the following elements:

· Provide a comprehensive description of the healthcare concern

· Describe the impact of the concern upon the population group and community

· Describe, with detail, the proposed solution to healthcare concern

· Clearly identify the slides provided to the elected official

3. Description of the meeting with the elected official: This section provides a detailed description of the meeting with the elected official. It should contain the following elements:

· The name and position of the elected official

· Explanation of why this individual was selected

· Description of the meeting by including information as:

· Day/time of meeting

· Location of meeting

· Materials/handouts used during the presentation

· Describe the response of the elected official to your presentation and proposed solution

4. Self-reflection: This section provides an opportunity to self-reflect upon the healthcare concern, the proposed solution, and presentation to the elected official. It should contain the following elements:

· Identify the new insights you have gained regarding your selected healthcare concern

· Identify the new insights you have gained regarding your proposed solution to the healthcare concern

· Identify the revisions you would make regarding your presentation to the elected official

· Identify the insights you have gained regarding healthcare policy and the importance to the nursing profession

5. Future plans regarding selected healthcare concern: This section provides an opportunity to discuss way to foster ongoing or future advocacy regarding the selected healthcare concern and proposed resolution. It should contain the following elements:

· Describe possible future opportunities to be an advocate for your selected healthcare concern and proposed solution

· Identify the revisions you would make in the proposed solution

· Select a professional nursing organization and discuss how this organization could be helpful in fostering or supporting your proposed solution

6. Conclusion: This section requires a summary of the key points regarding the healthcare concern, proposed solution and presentation to the elected official

Preparing the assignment

Criteria for Format and Special Instructions:

1. A PowerPoint presentation of a maximum of 20 slides (does not include the title slide and reference slides) is prepared.

2. Title slide, text slides and reference slide (s) must follow APA guidelines as found in the 6th edition of the manual.

3. Speaker’s notes are required for all slides except the title and reference slides.

4. A minimum of five (5) appropriate research-based scholarly references must be used. These may include references from previous NR 506 assignments.

5. 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.

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

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

8. Rules regarding PowerPoint presentations are to be followed. This includes but not limited to the presentation of information with limited text, use of graphics, and balance of space on the slide.

NR506 HealthCare Policy

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
ContentPossible Points = 150 Points
Overview of healthcare policy in the nursing profession	15 Points	13 Points	12 Points	6 Points	0 Points
	Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements:· Explanation of how healthcare policy can impact the nursing profession· Explanation of why advocacy is considered to be an essential component of the advance practice nurse’s role· Impact of healthcare policy on population health	Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements:· Explanation of how healthcare policy can impact the nursing profession· Explanation of why advocacy is considered to be an essential component of the advance practice nurse’s role· Impact of healthcare policy on population health	Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements:· Explanation of how healthcare policy can impact the nursing profession· Explanation of why advocacy is considered to be an essential component of the advance practice nurse’s role· Impact of healthcare policy on population health	Presentation ofinformation in one of the following elements fails to meet expectations:· Explanation of how healthcare policy can impact the nursing profession· Explanation of why advocacy is considered to be an essential component of the advance practice nurse’s role· Impact of healthcare policy on population health	Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in ALL of the following elements:· Explanation of how healthcare policy can impact the nursing profession· Explanation of why advocacy is considered to be an essential component of the advance practice nurse’s role· Impact of healthcare policy on population health
Selected healthcare policy concern and resolution	20 Points	18 Points	16 Points	8 Points	0 Points
	Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements:· Provide a comprehensive description of the healthcare concern· Describe the impact of the concern upon the population group and community· Describe, with detail, the proposed solution to healthcare concern· Clearly identify the slides provided to the elected official	Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements:· Provide a comprehensive description of the healthcare concern· Describe the impact of the concern upon the population group and community· Describe, with detail, the proposed solution to healthcare concern· Clearly identify the slides provided to the elected official	Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements:· Provide a comprehensive description of the healthcare concern· Describe the impact of the concern upon the population group and community· Describe, with detail, the proposed solution to healthcare concern· Clearly identify the slides provided to the elected official	Presentation ofinformation in one of the following elements fails to meet expectations:· Provide a comprehensive description of the healthcare concern· Describe the impact of the concern upon the population group and community· Describe, with detail, the proposed solution to healthcare concern· Clearly identify the slides provided to the elected official	Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two of the following elements:· Provide a comprehensive description of the healthcare concern· Describe the impact of the concern upon the population group and community· Describe, with detail, the proposed solution to healthcare concern· Clearly identify the slides provided to the elected official
Description of the meeting with the elected official	30 Points	26 Points	24 Points	11 Points	0 Points
	Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements:· The name and position of the elected official· Explanation of why this individual was selected· Description of the meeting by including information as:· Day/time of meeting· Location of meeting· Materials/handouts used during the presentation· Describe the response of the elected official to your presentation and proposed solution	Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements:· The name and position of the elected official· Explanation of why this individual was selected· Description of the meeting by including information as:· Day/time of meeting· Location of meeting· Materials/handouts used during the presentation· Describe the response of the elected official to your presentation and proposed solution	Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements:· The name and position of the elected official· Explanation of why this individual was selected· Description of the meeting by including information as:· Day/time of meeting· Location of meeting· Materials/handouts used during the presentation· Describe the response of the elected official to your presentation and proposed solution	Presentation ofinformation in one of the following elements fails to meet expectations:· The name and position of the elected official· Explanation of why this individual was selected· Description of the meeting by including information as:· Day/time of meeting· Location of meeting· Materials/handouts used during the presentation· Describe the response of the elected official to your presentation and proposed solution	Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two of the following elements:· The name and position of the elected official· Explanation of why this individual was selected· Description of the meeting by including information as:· Day/time of meeting· Location of meeting· Materials/handouts used during the presentation· Describe the response of the elected official to your presentation and proposed solution
Self-reflection	35 Points	31 Points	28 Points	13 Points	0 Points
	Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements:· Identify the new insights you have gained regarding your selected healthcare concern· Identify the new insights you have gained regarding your proposed solution to the healthcare concern· Identify the revisions you would make regarding your presentation to the elected official· Identify the insights you have gained regarding healthcare policy and the importance to the nursing profession	Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements:· Identify the new insights you have gained regarding your selected healthcare concern· Identify the new insights you have gained regarding your proposed solution to the healthcare concern· Identify the revisions you would make regarding your presentation to the elected official· Identify the insights you have gained regarding healthcare policy and the importance to the nursing profession	Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements:· Identify the new insights you have gained regarding your selected healthcare concern· Identify the new insights you have gained regarding your proposed solution to the healthcare concern· Identify the revisions you would make regarding your presentation to the elected official· Identify the insights you have gained regarding healthcare policy and the importance to the nursing profession	Presentation ofinformation in one or two of the following elements fails to meet expectations:· Identify the new insights you have gained regarding your selected healthcare concern· Identify the new insights you have gained regarding your proposed solution to the healthcare concern· Identify the revisions you would make regarding your presentation to the elected official· Identify the insights you have gained regarding healthcare policy and the importance to the nursing profession	Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three or more of the following elements:· Identify the new insights you have gained regarding your selected healthcare concern· Identify the new insights you have gained regarding your proposed solution to the healthcare concern· Identify the revisions you would make regarding your presentation to the elected official· Identify the insights you have gained regarding healthcare policy and the importance to the nursing profession
Future plans regarding selected healthcare concern	35 Points	31 Points	28 Points	13 Points	0 Points
	Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements:· Describe possible future opportunities to be an advocate for your selected healthcare concern and proposed solution· Identify the revisions you would make in the proposed solution· Select a professional nursing organization and discuss how this organization could be helpful in fostering or supporting your proposed solution	Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements:· Describe possible future opportunities to be an advocate for your selected healthcare concern and proposed solution· Identify the revisions you would make in the proposed solution· Select a professional nursing organization and discuss how this organization could be helpful in fostering or supporting your proposed solution	Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements:· Describe possible future opportunities to be an advocate for your selected healthcare concern and proposed solution· Identify the revisions you would make in the proposed solution· Select a professional nursing organization and discuss how this organization could be helpful in fostering or supporting your proposed solution	Presentation ofinformation in one of the following elements fails to meet expectations:· Describe possible future opportunities to be an advocate for your selected healthcare concern and proposed solution· Identify the revisions you would make in the proposed solution· Select a professional nursing organization and discuss how this organization could be helpful in fostering or supporting your proposed solution	Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two or more of the following elements:· Describe possible future opportunities to be an advocate for your selected healthcare concern and proposed solution· Identify the revisions you would make in the proposed solution· Select a professional nursing organization and discuss how this organization could be helpful in fostering or supporting your proposed solution
	5 Points	4 Points	3 Points	2 Points	0 Points
Conclusion	Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements:Summary of the key points regarding the:· Healthcare concern· Proposed solution· Presentation to the elected official	Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements:Summary of the key points regarding the:· Healthcare concern· Proposed solution· Presentation to the elected official	Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements:Summary of the key points regarding the:· Healthcare concern· Proposed solution· Presentation to the elected official	Presentation ofinformation in one of the following elements fails to meet expectations:Summary of the key points regarding the:· Healthcare concern· Proposed solution· Presentation to the elected official	Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two or more of the following elements:Summary of the key points regarding the:· Healthcare concern· Proposed solution· Presentation to the elected official
Presentation Specifications	10 Points	9 Points	8 Points	4 Points	0 Points
	This section included all of the following:· Presentation does not exceed 20 slides excluding cover and reference slides· Minimum of 5 (five) scholarly nursing references· A dictionary (except for Definition section), required textbooks 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.	This section included three of the following:· Presentation does not exceed 20 slides excluding cover and reference slides· Minimum of 5 (five) scholarly nursing references· A dictionary (except for Definition section), required textbooks 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.	This section included two of the following:· Presentation does not exceed 20 slides excluding cover and reference slides· Minimum of 5 (five) scholarly nursing references· A dictionary (except for Definition section), required textbooks 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.	This section included one of the following:· Presentation does not exceed 20 slides excluding cover and reference slides· Minimum of 5 (five) scholarly nursing references· A dictionary (except for Definition section), required textbooks 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.	This section included none of the following:· Presentation does not exceed 20 slides excluding cover and reference slides· Minimum of 5 (five) scholarly nursing references· A dictionary (except for Definition section), required textbooks 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.
Content Subtotal			_____of 150 points
FormatPossible Points = 25 Points
APA Format (6th edition)	10 Points	9 Points	8 Points	4 Points	0 Points
	· Title slide, presentation slides, and reference slide must follow APA guidelines as found in the 6th edition of the manual.· One deduction for each type of APA style error0 to 1 APA error was present	· Title slide, presentation slides, and reference slide must follow APA guidelines as found in the 6th edition of the manual.· One deduction for each type of APA style error2 – 3 APA errors were present	· Title slide, presentation slides, and reference slide must follow APA guidelines as found in the 6th edition of the manual.· One deduction for each type of APA style error4 – 5 APA errors were present	· Title slide, presentation slides, and reference slide must follow APA guidelines as found in the 6th edition of the manual.· One deduction for each type of APA style error6 – 7 APA errors were present	· Title slide, presentation slides, and reference slide must follow APA guidelines as found in the 6th edition of the manual.· One deduction for each type of APA style error8 or greater APA errors were present
Citations	5 Points	4 Points	3 Points	2 Points	0 Points
	Ideas and information that come from readings must be cited and referenced correctly on the slide and in speaker notes0 -1 error was present	Ideas and information that come from readings must be cited and referenced correctly on the slide and in speaker notes2 – 3 errors were present	Ideas and information that come from readings must be cited and referenced correctly on the slide and in speaker notes4 – 5 errors were present	Ideas and information that come from readings must be cited and referenced correctly on the slide and in speaker notes6 – 7 errors were present	Ideas and information that come from readings must be cited and referenced correctly on the slide and in speaker notes8 or greater errors were present
Writing/Presentation Mechanics	10 Points	9 Points	8 Points	4 Points	0 Points
	· Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are followed and consistent with formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual.· Uses professional creativity and alignment for the PowerPoint slides.· Detailed Speaker’s Notes were present for each slide except for title and reference slidesUse of color, art/images & style/ font size represents best practice with PowerPoint presentations0 -1 error was present	· Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are followed and consistent with formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual.· Uses professional creativity and alignment for the PowerPoint slides.· Detailed Speaker’s Notes were present for each slide except for title and reference slidesUse of color, art/images & style/ font size represents best practice with PowerPoint presentations2 – 3 errors were present	· Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are followed and consistent with formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual.· Uses professional creativity and alignment for the PowerPoint slides.· Detailed Speaker’s Notes were present for each slide except for title and reference slidesUse of color, art/images & style/ font size represents best practice with PowerPoint presentations4 – 5 errors were present	· Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are followed and consistent with formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual.· Uses professional creativity and alignment for the PowerPoint slides.· Detailed Speaker’s Notes were present for each slide except for title and reference slidesUse of color, art/images & style/ font size represents best practice with PowerPoint presentations6 – 7 errors were present	· Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are followed and consistent with formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual.· Uses professional creativity and alignment for the PowerPoint slides.· Detailed Speaker’s Notes were present for each slide except for title and reference slidesUse of color, art/images & style/ font size represents best practice with PowerPoint presentations8 or greater errors were present
Format Subtotal		_____of 25 points
Total Points			_____of 175 points