Assessment 3: Written Assignment [WA2]
Due Dec 15 by 1:59
Points 50
Submitting an external tool
Available Sep 7 at 2:00 – Dec 22 at 1:59
Title of assignment
Factors that Impact Registered Nurses’ Ability to Influence National Government Health Policy (factors can be facilitators or barriers).
Assessment Requirements
Write a 3000 words assessment of factors that impact registered nurses’ ability to influence national government health policy.
The assignment type is an Argumentative Essay.
This assessment has a weighting of 50%.
Please consider the assessment type and purpose of the assignment carefully as you construct your assessment.
Refer to instructions for explicit information to abide by as you plan the work, the rubric to understand what needs to be demonstrated and how the work will be marked, and also the IHM Assessment Design and Moderation Procedure to understand the purpose of each assessment type.
All references require a working DOI for journal articles, and all other sources require a working URL.
Refer to referencing style guide for further information.
The assessment should address the criterions detailed in the marking rubric:
| Criteria | Available Mark |
|---|---|
| Logical argument of ideas and critical analysis and synthesis supported by the relevant literature | 25 marks |
This criterion will look for:
- An argument about the assessment topic is being sought
- Creative and articulated discussion
- Analysis in an integrated and organised approach
- Logical and coherent approach to selection and application of supporting literature; evidence of original concepts linked to the assignment topic.
Demonstrated understanding of the topic
20 marks
- Understanding of the topic
- Integrated and consistent support from the literature
Writing style, grammar & referencing
5 marks
- Grammar, punctuation, or spelling
- References are current; consistently conform to APA with the most important and most recent resources.
Total = 50
Learning Outcome Alignment
ULO 4.
Critically analyse how the national government policy impacts contemporary healthcare;
ULO 5.
Critically examine the enablers and/or barriers which impact registered nurses in influencing health policies.
Objective
The objective of this assignment is to explore and analyse the various factors that can impact registered nurses’ ability to influence national government health policy.
By understanding these factors, students will gain insight into the challenges and opportunities that nurses face in advocating for policy changes that can positively impact healthcare systems at a national level.
Instructions
1. Research:
a. Conduct thorough research on the topic of registered nurses’ involvement in national government health policy.
b. Utilise a variety of sources such as academic journals, books, credible websites, and policy documents. Focus on recent publications (within the last five years).
c. Take notes and compile relevant information, including key factors.
2. Factors Analysis:
a. Identify and analyse the factors that impact nurses’ ability to influence policy.
b. Consider internal and external factors.
c. Potential factors:
- Education and knowledge level
- Nursing leadership and professional organisations
- Collaboration and networking
- Political climate and policy priorities
- Lobbying and advocacy strategies
- Public perception of nursing
3. Recommendations:
a. Provide recommendations based on analysis.
b. Consider practical strategies.
c. Support recommendations with evidence.
Paper Format and Requirements:
- Well-structured introduction, body, conclusion
- Use headings/subheadings
- Clear thesis statement
- APA citations and reference list
- 3000 words (excluding references)
Submission Guidelines:
- Submit typed document (Word/PDF)
- Include name, student ID, course number, assignment title
