Develop a presentation educating your peers regarding a federal bill you believe may be of interest to nurses.
Please review the infographic as way to guide you in getting started with your assignment: Developing an Assignment with Integrity (Links to an external site.)
A short tutorial with tips for completing this assignment may be viewed here: Healthcare Policy (Links to an external site.)
- This assignment will be in the format of a PowerPoint presentation (Bullet points may be used).
- You are educating your peers through this presentation regarding a federal bill you believe may be of interest to nurses.
- Go to https://www.govtrack.us/
congress/bills/subjects/ health/6130 (Links to an external site.) - Choose a health-related federal bill of interest. Read through the bill and develop a summary in your own words. Include the bill number and name.
- Here is a link to our U.S. legislative process (bill to law) for review, if needed.
https://www.congress.gov/
Tutorial: For those not familiar with the development of a PowerPoint slideshow, the following link to the Microsoft website may be helpful –
Include the following information in your presentation
- Title slide (Your name, NR451, session, Healthcare Policy assignment)
- Bill name and number (indicate either H.B. or S.B.)
- Bill summary (in your own words)
- Address how this bill might i
- mpact professional nursing pr
- actice standards if passed? If not passed?
- How might the bill impact your own nursing practice?
- How might you communicate your concerns about or support for this bill based on nursing practice, standards, or patient outcomes?
- How might this bill impact your community?
- References slide to include the Bill source in APA format.
- No more than 12 slides
BEST PRACTICES
The following are best practices in preparing this presentation.
- Review directions and rubric thoroughly prior to beginning assignment.
- Watch short Kaltura video.Incorporate graphics, clip art, or photographs to increase interest.
- Make slides easy to read with short bullet points and large font.
SOURCE CITATIONS
Cite all sources on the appropriate slides with (author, year) as well as on the Reference slide.
- Spell check for spelling and grammar errors prior to final submission.
- Use the rubric as a final check prior to submission to ensure all content is clearly addressed.
Week 3 Healthcare Policy Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBill Identification and SummaryA bill (name and number) is identified and key points are summarized using own words.
30.0 ptsName and number of bill is clearly identified using assigned website. Key points of bill are clearly summarized using own words. 26.0 ptsName and number of bill is mostly identified using assigned website. Key points of bill are clearly summarized using own words. 24.0 ptsOnly part of the bill is identified and/or is missing one of the elements in the first column. 11.0 ptsThree elements in column one are missing and/or are vague. 0.0 ptsThree elements in column one are missing and/or are vague. 30.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeImpact of Bill on Nursing Practice StandardsAddresses possible impact of bill on nursing practice standards if bill is passed and if not passed.
30.0 ptsThoroughly addresses and describes detailed potential impact on nursing practice standards, if bill is passed and if not passed. 26.0 ptsSatisfactorily identifies and describes possible impact on nursing practice standards, if bill is passed; and, if not passed. 24.0 ptsBriefly, identifies and describes possible impact on nursing practice standards, if bill is passed; and, if not passed. 11.0 ptsMinimal identification and descriptions of possible impact on nursing practice standards. 0.0 ptsNo description of the possible impact on nursing practice standards. 30.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeImpact of Bill on Own Nursing PracticeAddresses possible impact on own nursing practice if bill is passes; if not passed.
30.0 ptsIdentifies and describes detailed potential impact of bill on own nursing practice, if bill is passed and, if not passed. 26.0 ptsSatisfactorily identifies and describes possible impact on own nursing practice if bill is passed; and, if not passed. 24.0 ptsBriefly identifies and describes possible impact on own nursing practice if bill is passed; and, if not passed. 11.0 ptsMinimal identification and descriptions of possible impact on own nursing practice. 0.0 ptsNo description of the possible impact on own nursing practice. 30.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCommunication StrategiesAddress strategies you might use to communicate your concerns or support for the bill with legislators and peers.
30.0 ptsThoroughly addresses communication strategies to legislators and peers regarding concerns or support for the bill. 26.0 ptsSatisfactorily addresses communication strategies to legislators and peers regarding concerns or support for the bill. 24.0 ptsCommunication strategies are addressed but content is vague or missing one element from column one. 11.0 ptsCommunication strategies are missing elements from column one 0.0 ptsCommunication strategies are not addressed. 30.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCommunity Impact of BillDiscuss at least 1 possible impact this bill might have on your community
35.0 ptsDetails of at least one potential community impact of bill are included. 31.0 ptsSatisfactory description of one possible community impact included. 28.0 ptsBrief description of one possible community impact included. 13.0 ptsMinimal description of one possible community impact included. 0.0 ptsNo discussion of possible community impact. 35.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics, Organization, and APA formatPowerPoint slides are clear, organized, and logical. References slide is included. Content is error free in grammar and spelling. Proper APA formatting used for citations and references slide.
20.0 ptsExcellent mechanics, organization, and formatting used with minimal errors and used best practices for PowerPoint. 18.0 ptsGood mechanics, organization, and/or formatting used. 16.0 ptsFair mechanics, organization, and/or formatting used. 8.0 ptsPoor mechanics, organization, and/or formatting used. 0.0 ptsVery poor mechanics, organization, and/or formatting used. 20.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUse of Correct Government Website
0.0 pts0 points deducted Use of Correct Government Website
0.0 pts17.5 points (10%) deducted Incorrect or unapproved use of a government website resulting in point deduction
0.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLate Deduction
0.0 pts0 points deducted Submitted on time
0.0 ptsNot submitted on time – Points deducted 1 day late=8.75 deduction; 2 day late =17.5 deduction; 3 day late=26.25 deduction; 4 day=35 deduction; 5 day=43.75 deduction; 6 day =52.5 deduction; 7 day =61.25 deduction; Score of 0 if more than 7 days late
0.0 pts Total Points: 175.0
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Word limit : 11 slides