NURS – 6050 Policy and Advocacy for Improving Population Health

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NURS – 6050 Policy and Advocacy for Improving Population Health
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NURS – 6050 Policy and Advocacy for Improving Population Health

Regardless of political affiliation, every citizen has a stake in healthcare policy decisions. Hence, it is little wonder why healthcare items become such high-profile components of presidential agendas. It is also little wonder why they become such hotly debated agenda items. 

Consider a topic that rises to the presidential level. How did each of the presidents (Trump, Obama, and Bush) handle the problem? What would you do differently? 

To Prepare: 
Review the Resources and reflect on the importance of agenda setting. 
Consider how federal agendas promote healthcare issues and how these healthcare issues become agenda priorities. 
By Day 3 of Week 1 

Post your response to the discussion question: Consider a topic that rises to the presidential level. How did each of the presidents (Trump, Obama, and Bush) handle the problem? What would you do differently? 

By Day 6 of Week 1 

Respond to at least two of your colleagues* on two different days by expanding on their response and providing an example that supports their explanation or respectfully challenging their explanation and providing an example. 

*Note: Throughout this program, your fellow students are referred to as colleagues. 

Submission and Grading Information 

Grading Criteria 

 

To access your rubric: 

Week 1 Discussion Rubric 

 

Post by Day 3 and Respond by Day 6 of Week 1 

 

To participate in this Discussion: 

Week 1 Discussion 

 

It may seem to you that healthcare has been a national topic of debate among political leaders for as long as you can remember. 

 

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Week 2 Assignment Rubric 

 

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Module 2 

Module 2: Legislation (Weeks 3-4) 

Laureate Education (Producer). (2018). Legislation [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author. 

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Learning Objectives 

Students will: 
Analyze how cost-benefit analysis affects legislative efforts 
Analyze legislative intent of bills 
Identify proponents and opponents of bills 
Analyze legislative process of bills 
Advocate policy position for bills 
Due By  Assignment 
Week 3, Days 1-2  Read/Watch/Listen to the Learning Resources.
Compose your initial Discussion post. 
Week 3, Day 3  Post your initial Discussion post.
Begin to compose your Assignment. 
Week 3, Days 4-5  Review peer Discussion posts.
Compose your peer Discussion responses.
Continue to compose your Assignment. 
Week 3, Day 6  Post at least two peer Discussion responses on two different days (and not the same day as the initial post). 
Week 3, Day 7  Wrap up Discussion. 
Week 4, Days 1-6  Continue to compose your Assignment. 
Week 4, Day 7  Deadline to submit your Assignment. 

 

Learning Resources 

Required Readings 

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

Chapter 3, “Government Response: Legislation” (pp. 37–56) 
Chapter 10, “Overview: The Economics and Finance of Health Care” (pp. 180–183 only) 

 

Congress.gov. (n.d.). Retrieved September 20, 2018, from https://www.congress.gov/ 

 

 

Taylor, D., Olshansky, E., Fugate-Woods, N., Johnson-Mallard, V., Safriet, B. J., & Hagan, T. (2017). Corrigendum to position statement: Political interference in sexual and reproductive health research and health professional education. Nursing Outlook, 65(2), 346–350. doi:10.1016/j.outlook.2017.05.003. 

 

 

United States House of Representatives. (n.d.). Retrieved September 20, 2018, from https://www.house.gov/ 

 

United States Senate. (n.d.). Retrieved September 20, 2018, from https://www.senate.gov/ 

 

United States Senate. (n.d.). Senate organization chart for the 115th Congress. Retrieved September 20, 2018, from https://www.senate.gov/reference/org_chart.htm 

 

Document: Legislation Grid Template (Word document) 

 

Required Media 

Laureate Education (Producer). (2018). Working with Legislators [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author. 

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Laureate Education (Producer). (2018). Introduction to Health Policy and Law with Joel Teitelbaum [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author. 

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Credit: Provided courtesy of the Laureate International Network of Universities. 

Laureate Education (Producer). (2018). Contemporary Issues in Public Health Policy with Joel Teitelbaum [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author. 

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Laureate Education (Producer). (2018). Peter Beilenson: Population Health [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author. 

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Discussion: Politics and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act 

Regardless of political affiliation, individuals often grow concerned when considering perceived competing interests of government and their impact on topics of interest to them. The realm of healthcare is no different. Some people feel that local, state, and federal policies and legislation can be either helped or hindered by interests other than the benefit to society. 

Consider for example that the number one job of a legislator is to be reelected. Cost can be measured in votes as well as dollars. Thus, it is important to consider the legislator’s perspective on either promoting or not promoting a certain initiative in the political landscape. 

To Prepare: 
Review the Resources and reflect on efforts to repeal/replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA). 
Consider who benefits the most when policy is developed and in the context of policy implementation. 
By Day 3 of Week 3 

Post an explanation for how you think the cost-benefit analysis in terms of legislators being reelected affected efforts to repeal/replace the ACA. Then, explain how analyses of the voters views may affect decisions by legislative leaders in recommending or positioning national policies (e.g., Congress’ decisions impacting Medicare or Medicaid). Remember, the number one job of a legislator is to be re-elected. Please check your discussion grading rubric to ensure your responses meet the criteria. 

By Day 6 of Week 3 

Respond to at least two of your colleagues* on two different days by expanding on their explanation and providing an example that supports their explanation or respectfully challenging their explanation and providing an example. 

*Note: Throughout this program, your fellow students are referred to as colleagues. 

Submission and Grading Information 

Grading Criteria 

 

To access your rubric: 

Week 3 Discussion Rubric 

 

Post by Day 3 and Respond by Day 6 of Week 3 

 

To participate in this Discussion: 

Week 3 Discussion 

 

 

Assignment: Legislation Grid and Testimony/Advocacy Statement 

As a nurse, how often have you thought to yourself, If I had anything to do about it, things would work a little differently? Increasingly, nurses are beginning to realize that they do, in fact, have a role and a voice. 

Many nurses encounter daily experiences that motivate them to take on an advocacy role in hopes of impacting policies, laws, or regulations that impact healthcare issues of interest. Of course, doing so means entering the less familiar world of policy and politics. While many nurses do not initially feel prepared to operate in this space effectively, the reward is the opportunity to shape and influence future health policy. 

To Prepare: 
Select a bill that has been proposed (not one that has been enacted) using the congressional websites provided in the Learning Resources. 

The Assignment: (1- to 2-page Legislation Grid; 1-page Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement) 

Be sure to add a title page, an introduction, purpose statement, and a conclusion. This is an APA paper. 

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. 
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. 

By Day 7 of Week 4 

Submit your completed legislation grid and testimony/advocacy statement. 

Submission and Grading Information 

To submit your completed Assignment for review and grading, do the following: 

Please save your Assignment using the naming convention “WK4Assgn+last name+first initial.(extension)” as the name. 
Click the Week 4 Assignment Rubric to review the Grading Criteria for the Assignment. 
Click the Week 4 Assignment link. You will also be able to “View Rubric” for grading criteria from this area. 
Next, from the Attach File area, click on the Browse My Computer button. Find the document you saved as “WK4Assgn+last name+first initial.(extension)” and click Open. 
If applicable: From the Plagiarism Tools area, click the checkbox for I agree to submit my paper(s) to the Global Reference Database. 
Click on the Submit button to complete your submission. 

Grading Criteria 

 

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Week 4 Assignment Rubric 

 

Check Your Assignment Draft for Authenticity 

 

To check your Assignment draft for authenticity: 

Submit your Week 4 Assignment draft and review the originality report. 

 

Submit Your Assignment by Day 7 of Week 4 

 

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Module 3 

 

 

 

Module 3: Regulation (Weeks 5-6) 

Laureate Education (Producer). (2018). Regulation [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author. 

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Learning Objectives 

Students will: 

Compare state/regional board of nursing regulations 
Compare boards of nursing and professional nurse associations 
Analyze members of boards of nursing 
Analyze state regulations for healthcare 
Due By  Assignment 
Week 5, Days 1–2  Read/Watch/Listen to the Learning Resources.
Compose your initial Discussion post. 
Week 5, Day 3  Post your initial Discussion post.
Begin to compose your Assignment. 
Week 5, Days 4-5  Review peer Discussion posts.
Compose your peer Discussion responses.
Continue to compose your Assignment. 
Week 5, Day 6  Post at least two peer Discussion responses on two different days (and not the same day as the initial post). 
Week 5, Day 7  Wrap up Discussion. 
Week 6, Days 1-6  Continue to compose your Assignment. 
Week 6, Day 7  Deadline to submit your Assignment. 

 

Learning Resources 

Required Readings 

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

Chapter 4, “Government Response: Regulation” (pp. 57–84) 

 

American Nurses Association. (n.d.). ANA enterprise. Retrieved September 20, 2018, from http://www.nursingworld.org 

 

 

Bosse, J., Simmonds, K., Hanson, C., Pulcini, J., Dunphy, L., Vanhook, P., & Poghosyan, L. (2017). Position statement: Full practice authority for advanced practice registered nurses is necessary to transform primary care. Nursing Outlook, 65(6), 761–765. 

 

 

Halm, M. A. (2018). Evaluating the impact of EBP education: Development of a modified Fresno test for acute care nursing. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 15(4), 272–280. doi:10.1111/wvn.12291 

 

National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). (n.d.). Retrieved September 20, 2018, from https://www.ncsbn.org/index.htm 

 

 

Neff, D. F., Yoon, S. H., Steiner, R. L., Bumbach, M. D., Everhart, D., & Harman J. S. (2018). The impact of nurse practitioner regulations on population access to care. Nursing Outlook, 66(4), 379–385. doi:10.1016/j.outlook.2018.03.001 

 

 

Peterson, C., Adams, S. A., & DeMuro, P. R. (2015). mHealth: Don’t forget all the stakeholders in the business case. Medicine 2.0, 4(2), e4. doi:10.2196/med20.4349. 

 

Required Media 

Laureate Education (Producer). (2018). The Regulatory Process [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author. 

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Laureate Education (Producer). (2018). Healthcare economics and financing [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author. 

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Laureate Education (Producer). (2018). Quality improvement and safety [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author. 

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Discussion: Professional Nursing and State-Level Regulations 

Boards of Nursing (BONs) exist in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Virgin Islands. Similar entities may also exist for different regions. The mission of BONs is the protection of the public through the regulation of nursing practice. BONs put into practice state/region regulations for nurses that, among other things, lay out the requirements for licensure and define the scope of nursing practice in that state/region. 

It can be a valuable exercise to compare regulations among various state/regional boards of nursing. Doing so can help share insights that could be useful should there be future changes in a state/region. In addition, nurses may find the need to be licensed in multiple states or regions. 

To Prepare: 
Review the Resources and reflect on the mission of state/regional boards of nursing as the protection of the public through the regulation of nursing practice. 
Consider how key regulations may impact nursing practice. 
Review key regulations for nursing practice of your state’s/region’s board of nursing and those of at least one other state/region and select at least two APRN regulations to focus on for this Discussion.. 
By Day 3 of Week 5 

Post a comparison of at least two APRN board of nursing regulations in your state/region with those of at least one other state/region. Describe how they may differ. Be specific and provide examples. Then, explain how the regulations you selected may apply to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) who have legal authority to practice within the full scope of their education and experience. Provide at least one example of how APRNs may adhere to the two regulations you selected. 

By Day 6 of Week 5 

Respond to at least two of your colleagues* on two different days and explain how the regulatory environment and the regulations selected by your colleague differ from your state/region. Be specific and provide examples. 

*Note: Throughout this program, your fellow students are referred to as colleagues. 

Submission and Grading Information 

Grading Criteria 

 

To access your rubric: 

Week 5 Discussion Rubric 

 

Post by Day 3 and Respond by Day 6 of Week 5 

 

To participate in this Discussion: 

Week 5 Discussion 

 

 

Assignment: Regulation for Nursing Practice Staff Development Meeting 

Nursing is a very highly regulated profession. There are over 100 boards of nursing and national nursing associations throughout the United States and its territories. Their existence helps regulate, inform, and promote the nursing profession. With such numbers, it can be difficult to distinguish between BONs and nursing associations, and overwhelming to consider various benefits and options offered by each. 

Both boards of nursing and national nursing associations have significant impacts on the nurse practitioner profession and scope of practice. Understanding these differences helps lend credence to your expertise as a professional. In this Assignment, you will practice the application of such expertise by communicating a comparison of boards of nursing and professional nurse associations. You will also share an analysis of your state board of nursing. 

To Prepare: 
Assume that you are leading a staff development meeting on regulation for nursing practice at your healthcare organization or agency. 
Review the NCSBN and ANA websites to prepare for your presentation. 
The Assignment: (8- to 9-slide PowerPoint presentation) 

Develop a 8- to 9-slide PowerPoint Presentation that addresses the following: 

Describe the differences between a board of nursing and a professional nurse association. 
Describe the board for your specific region/area. 
Who is on the board? 
How does one become a member of the board? 
Describe at least one state regulation related to general nurse scope of practice. 
How does this regulation influence the nurse’s role? 
How does this regulation influence delivery, cost, and access to healthcare? 
Describe at least one state regulation related to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs). 
How does this regulation influence the nurse’s role? 
How does this regulation influence delivery, cost, and access to healthcare? 
Include Speaker Notes on Each Slide (except on the title page and reference page) 
By Day 7 of Week 6 

Submit your Regulation for Nursing Practice Staff Development Meeting Presentation. 

Submission and Grading Information 

To submit your completed Assignment for review and grading, do the following: 

Please save your Assignment using the naming convention “WK6Assgn+last name+first initial.(extension)” as the name. 
Click the Week 6 Assignment Rubric to review the Grading Criteria for the Assignment. 
Click the Week 6 Assignment link. You will also be able to “View Rubric” for grading criteria from this area. 
Next, from the Attach File area, click on the Browse My Computer button. Find the document you saved as “WK6Assgn+last name+first initial.(extension)” and click Open. 
If applicable: From the Plagiarism Tools area, click the checkbox for I agree to submit my paper(s) to the Global Reference Database. 
Click on the Submit button to complete your submission. 
Due to the nature of this assignment, your instructor may require more than 5 days to provide you with quality feedback. 
Grading Criteria 

 

To access your rubric: 

Week 6 Assignment Rubric 

 

Check Your Assignment Draft for Authenticity 

 

To check your Assignment draft for authenticity: 

Submit your Week 6 Assignment draft and review the originality report. 

 

Submit Your Assignment by Day 7 of Week 6 

 

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Week 6 Assignment 

 

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Module 4 

 

Module 4: Healthcare Program Design and Implementation (Weeks 7-8) 

Laureate Education (Producer). (2018). Design and Implementation [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author. 

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Learning Objectives 

Students will: 

Analyze health policies 
Analyze opportunities for RNs and APRNs to participate in policy-making 
Analyze strategies for overcoming challenges for participating in policy-making 
Recommend strategies to improve the advocacy and communication of policy-making opportunities 
Analyze healthcare programs 
Analyze the role of the nurse in healthcare program design 
Analyze the role of the nurse as advocates for target populations of healthcare programs 
Analyze the role of the nurse in healthcare program implementation 
Analyze healthcare teams necessary for implementing healthcare programs 
Due By  Assignment 
Week 7, Days 1–2  Read/Watch/Listen to the Learning Resources.
Compose your initial Discussion 1 post. 
Week 7, Day 3  Post your initial Discussion 1 post.
Begin to compose your Assignment. 
Week 7, Days 4-5  Review peer Discussion 1 posts.
Compose your peer Discussion 1 responses.
Continue to compose your Assignment. 
Week 7, Day 6  Post at least two peer Discussion 1 responses on two different days (and not the same day as the initial post). 
Week 7, Day 7  Wrap up Discussion 1. 
Week 8, Days 1–2  Compose your initial Discussion 2 post.
Continue to compose your Assignment. 
Week 8, Day 3  Post your initial Discussion 2 post.
Continue to compose your Assignment. 
Week 8, Days 4-5  Review peer Discussion 2 post.Compose your peer Discussion 2 post.
Continue to compose your Assignment. 
Week 8, Day 6  Post at least two peer Discussion 2 responses on two different days (and not the same day as the initial post). 
Week 8, Day 7  Wrap up Discussion 2.
Deadline to submit your Assignment. 

 

Learning Resources 

Required Readings 

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

Chapter 5, “Public Policy Design” (pp. 87–95 only) 
Chapter 8, “The Impact of EHRs, Big Data, and Evidence-Informed Practice” (pp. 137–146) 
Chapter 9, “Interprofessional Practice” (pp. 152–160 only) 
Chapter 10, “Overview: The Economics and Finance of Health Care” (pp. 183–191 only) 

 

American Nurses Association (ANA). (n.d.). Advocacy. Retrieved September 20, 2018, from https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/advocacy/ 

 

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (n.d.). Step by step: Evaluating violence and injury prevention policies: Brief 4: Evaluating policy implementation. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/injury/pdfs/policy/Brief%204-a.pdf 

 

Congress.gov. (n.d.). Retrieved September 20, 2018, from https://www.congress.gov/ 

 

 

Klein, K. J., & Sorra, J. S. (1996). The challenge of innovation implementation. Academy of Management Review, 21(4), 1055–1080. doi:10.5465/AMR.1996.9704071863 

 

 

Sacristán, J., & Dilla, T. D. (2015). No big data without small data: Learning health care systems begin and end with the individual patient. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 21(6), 1014–1017. 

 

 

Tummers, L., & Bekkers, V. (2014). Policy implementation, street level bureaucracy, and the importance of discretion. Public Management Review, 16(4), 527–547. doi:10.1080/14719037.2013.841978 

 

Required Media 

Laureate Education (Producer). (2018). Getting your Program Designed and Implemented [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author. 

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Laureate Education (Producer). (2018). Health policy and politics [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author. 

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Discussion 1: Evidence Base in Design 

When politics and medical science intersect, there can be much debate. Sometimes anecdotes or hearsay are misused as evidence to support a particular point. Despite these and other challenges, however, evidence-based approaches are increasingly used to inform health policy decision-making regarding causes of disease, intervention strategies, and issues impacting society. One example is the introduction of childhood vaccinations and the use of evidence-based arguments surrounding their safety. 

In this Discussion, you will identify a recently proposed health policy and share your analysis of the evidence in support of this policy. 

To Prepare: 

Review the Congress website provided in the Resources and identify one recent (within the past 5 years) proposed health policy. 
Review the health policy you identified and reflect on the background and development of this health policy. 

By Day 3 of Week 7 

Post a description of the health policy you selected and a brief background for the problem or issue being addressed. Explain whether you believe there is an evidence base to support the proposed policy and explain why. Be specific and provide examples. 

By Day 6 of Week 7 

Respond to at least two of your colleagues* on two different days by either supporting or respectfully challenging their explanation on whether there is an evidence base to support the proposed health policy they described. 

*Note: Throughout this program, your fellow students are referred to as colleagues. 

Submission and Grading Information 

Grading Criteria 

 

To access your rubric: 

Week 7 Discussion Rubric 

 

Post by Day 3 and Respond by Day 6 of Week 7 

 

To participate in this Discussion: 

Week 7 Discussion 

 

 

Discussion 2: The Role of the RN/APRN in Policy-Making 

Word cloud generators have become popular tools for meetings and team-building events. Groups or teams are asked to use these applications to input words they feel best describe their team or their role. A “word cloud” is generated by the application that makes prominent the most-used terms, offering an image of the common thinking among participants of that role. 

What types of words would you use to build a nursing word cloud? Empathetic, organized, hard-working, or advocate would all certainly apply. Would you add policy-maker to your list? Do you think it would be a very prominent component of the word cloud? 

Nursing has become one of the largest professions in the world, and as such, nurses have the potential to influence policy and politics on a global scale. When nurses influence the politics that improve the delivery of healthcare, they are ultimately advocating for their patients. Hence, policy-making has become an increasingly popular term among nurses as they recognize a moral and professional obligation to be engaged in healthcare legislation. 

To Prepare: 

Revisit the Congress.gov website provided in the Resources and consider the role of RNs and APRNs in policy-making. 
Reflect on potential opportunities that may exist for RNs and APRNs to participate in the policy-making process. 

By Day 3 of Week 8 

Post an explanation of at least two opportunities that exist for RNs and APRNs to actively participate in policy-making. Explain some of the challenges that these opportunities may present and describe how you might overcome these challenges. Finally, recommend two strategies you might make to better advocate for or communicate the existence of these opportunities to participate in policy-making. Be specific and provide examples. 

By Day 6 of Week 8 

Respond to at least two of your colleagues’* posts by suggesting additional opportunities or recommendations for overcoming the challenges described by your colleagues. 

*Note: Throughout this program, your fellow students are referred to as colleagues. 

Submission and Grading Information 

Grading Criteria 

 

To access your rubric: 

Week 8 Discussion Rubric 

 

Post by Day 3 and Respond by Day 6 of Week 8 

 

To participate in this Discussion: 

Week 8 Discussion 

 

 

Assignment: Advocating for the Nursing Role in Program Design and Implementation 

As their names imply, the honeyguide bird and the honey badger both share an affinity for honey. Honeyguide birds specialize in finding beehives but struggle to access the honey within. Honey badgers are well-equipped to raid beehives but cannot always find them. However, these two honey-loving species have learned to collaborate on an effective means to meet their objectives. The honeyguide bird guides honey badgers to newly discovered hives. Once the honey badger has ransacked the hive, the honey guide bird safely enters to enjoy the leftover honey. 

Much like honeyguide birds and honey badgers, nurses and health professionals from other specialty areas can—and should—collaborate to design effective programs. Nurses bring specialties to the table that make them natural partners to professionals with different specialties. When nurses take the requisite leadership in becoming involved throughout the healthcare system, these partnerships can better design and deliver highly effective programs that meet objectives. 

In this Assignment, you will practice this type of leadership by advocating for a healthcare program. Equally as important, you will advocate for a collaborative role of the nurse in the design and implementation of this program. To do this, assume you are preparing to be interviewed by a professional organization/publication regarding your thoughts on the role of the nurse in the design and implementation of new healthcare programs. 

To Prepare: 

Review the Resources and reflect on your thinking regarding the role of the nurse in the design and implementation of new healthcare programs. 
Select a healthcare program within your practice and consider the design and implementation of this program. 
Reflect on advocacy efforts and the role of the nurse in relation to healthcare program design and implementation. 

The Assignment: (2–4 pages) 

In a 2- to 4-page paper, create an interview transcript of your responses to the following interview questions: 

Tell us about a healthcare program, within your practice. What are the costs and projected outcomes of this program? 
Who is your target population? 
What is the role of the nurse in providing input for the design of this healthcare program? Can you provide examples? 
What is your role as an advocate for your target population for this healthcare program? Do you have input into design decisions? How else do you impact design? 
What is the role of the nurse in healthcare program implementation? How does this role vary between design and implementation of healthcare programs? Can you provide examples? 
Who are the members of a healthcare team that you believe are most needed to implement a program? Can you explain why? 

By Day 7 of Week 8 

Submit your interview transcript. 

Submission and Grading Information 

To submit your completed Assignment for review and grading, do the following: 

Please save your Assignment using the naming convention “WK8Assgn+last name+first initial.(extension)” as the name. 
Click the Week 8 Assignment Rubric to review the Grading Criteria for the Assignment. 
Click the Week 8 Assignment link. You will also be able to “View Rubric” for grading criteria from this area. 
Next, from the Attach File area, click on the Browse My Computer button. Find the document you saved as “WK8Assgn+last name+first initial.(extension)” and click Open. 
If applicable: From the Plagiarism Tools area, click the checkbox for I agree to submit my paper(s) to the Global Reference Database. 
Click on the Submit button to complete your submission. 

Grading Criteria 

 

To access your rubric: 

Week 8 Assignment Rubric 

 

Check Your Assignment Draft for Authenticity 

 

To check your Assignment draft for authenticity: 

Submit your Week 8 Assignment draft and review the originality report. 

 

Submit Your Assignment by Day 7 of Week 8 

 

To submit your Assignment: 

Week 8 Assignment 

 

Next Module 

 

To go to the next module: 

Module 5 

 

Module 5: Program/Policy Evaluation (Weeks 9-10) 

Laureate Education (Producer). (2018). Program Policy and Evaluation [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author. 

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Learning Objectives 

Students will: 

Analyze opportunities for RNs and APRNs to participate in program/policy evaluations 
Analyze strategies for overcoming challenges for participating in program/policy evaluations 
Recommend strategies to improve the advocacy and communication of program/policy evaluations 
Describe healthcare program/policy outcomes 
Analyze healthcare program/policy evaluations 
Analyze the role of the nurse advocate in program/policy evaluation 
Due By  Assignment 
Week 9, Days 1–2  Read/Watch/Listen to the Learning Resources.
Compose your initial Discussion post. 
Week 9, Day 3  Post your initial Discussion post.
Begin to compose your Assignment. 
Week 9, Days 4-5  Review peer Discussion posts.
Compose your peer Discussion responses.
Continue to compose your Assignment. 
Week 9, Day 6  Post at least two pe

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