Review of a Bill Assignment
Select an active bill at the state or federal level that impacts the professional practice of nursing. In a 3-4 page paper (excluding the title and reference pages), summarize the provisions of the bill and clearly explain what the bill will accomplish. The paper should be no more than 4 pages, typed in Times New Roman using 12-point font, and double-spaced with 1″ margins.
Your review of a bill paper should:
Discuss the major provisions of the bill.
Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the legislation by explaining the background and all relevant facts.
Discuss any relevant history related to the legislation, pertinent votes, and issues that are stalling the legislation, etc.
Use primary sources for this information.
Identify key supporters and those who do not support the bill. Explain why some of these individuals support the bill and why some do not.
Explore the positions of the key stakeholders in the bill, both pros and cons. Do not make assumptions about potential key stakeholders. Examine this area carefully so you are correctly reflecting the stakeholders positions.
Discuss how the bill would impact a nurse’s ability to provide safe and quality care or to practice to the highest scope of the nursing license.
Explain specific actions that nurses can take to assist with the passage or defeat of the legislation
Use Current APA Style, headings and references as appropriate.
Due Sunday, 11:59 p.m. (Pacific time)
Rubric
NURS_510_DE – Review of a Bill
NURS_510_DE – Review of a Bill
CriteriaRatingsPts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSummary of a Bill
22.5 to >18.45 ptsAccomplished
Clearly summarizes the bill’s major provisions and what the bill will accomplish.
18.45 to >16.88 ptsEmerging
The bill’s major provisions and what the bill will accomplish are included, but lacks clarity.
16.88 to >0 ptsUnsatisfactory
The bill’s major provisions and what the bill will accomplish are absent or severely lacking in detail
22.5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLegislation
30 to >24.6 ptsAccomplished
Demonstrates a clear understanding of the legislation by explaining relevant facts and background information.
24.6 to >22.5 ptsEmerging
Relevant facts and background regarding legislation are included, but lacks clarity.
22.5 to >0 ptsUnsatisfactory
Relevant facts and background regarding legislation are absent or severely lacking in detail.
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeHistory
22.5 to >18.45 ptsAccomplished
Relevant history related to the legislation, pertinent votes, and issues related to the legislation is clearly identified.
18.45 to >16.88 ptsEmerging
Relevant history related to the legislation, pertinent votes, and issues related to the legislation is included but lacks clarity.
16.88 to >0 ptsUnsatisfactory
Relevant history related to the legislation, pertinent votes, and issues related to the legislation is absent or severely lacking in detail
22.5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeKey Supporters & Stakeholders
30 to >24.6 ptsAccomplished
Key supporters and stakeholders are identified. Position of stakeholders and key supporters is clearly and accurately explained.
24.6 to >22.5 ptsEmerging
Key supporters and stakeholders are identified, and positions are explained. Explanations lack clarity.
22.5 to >0 ptsUnsatisfactory
Key supporters and stakeholders are either absent or incorrectly identified. Positions are absent or incorrectly explained.
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuality Care Discussion
30 to >24.6 ptsAccomplished
Informative discussion on how the bill might impact a nurse’s ability to provide care is included. Nursing specific actions that can be taken to assist with the passage or defeat of the legislation are clearly explained.
24.6 to >22.5 ptsEmerging
Basic discussion on how the bill might impact a nurse’s ability to provide care is included, but lacks details and or clarity. Nursing specific actions that can be taken to assist with the passage or defeat of the legislation are explained but lack clarity.
22.5 to >0 ptsUnsatisfactory
Basic discussion on how the bill might impact a nurse’s ability to provide care is absent or severely lacking in clarity. Nursing specific actions that can be taken to assist with the passage or defeat of the legislation are absent or incorrectly explained.
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization, Writing & APA
15 to >12.3 ptsAccomplished
APA format is followed. Written in a clear, concise, formal, and organized manner. Information from sources is paraphrased appropriately and accurately cited.
12.3 to >11.25 ptsEmerging
APA format is mostly followed. Writing is generally clear and organized but is not concise or formal in language. Multiple errors exist in spelling and grammar with minor interference with readability or comprehension. Most information from sources is paraphrased and cited correctly.
11.25 to >0 ptsUnsatisfactory
APA format may not be followed. Writing is generally unclear and unorganized. Errors in spelling and grammar detract from readability and comprehension. Sources are missing or improperly cited.
15 pts
Total Points: 150
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