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1. Arlington Need for Improved Labor Conditions for Nurses
Arlington Need for Improved Labor Conditions for NursesArlington Need for Improved
Labor Conditions for NursesPolicy Brief: Detailed Directions As stated in The Essentials,
healthcare policy can facilitate or hinder healthcare delivery, and legislation directly affects
the environment in which advanced practice nurses (APN) practice. APNs are called to
participate in the legislative process, influencing policy development to better meet the
needs of providers and care recipients. Ultimately, MSN and DNP education have two
outcomes related to healthcare policy and advocacy: (a) examine and evaluate the policy
process and (b) engage in political activism as it relates to ensuring healthcare policy
reduces disparities, improves access and quality, reduces costs, and promotes equity. This
assignment focuses on the student’s ability to understand and evaluate policy processes and
make decisions on whether certain policies achieve the goals outlined above. From there,
graduates can transform this knowledge into political activism: Developing a policy brief is
one way to accomplish this. By utilizing this strategy, graduates can ensure that they have a
seat at the table when decisions about their practice are being made. Policy briefs are
succinct documents that are easy to review and work to persuade a chosen audience to or
remove for the development of a particular policy. The following steps outline what you
need to accomplish for this assignment. Additional questions are welcome and should be
posted in the Course Q&A. Step 1: Bill Selection. Choose a federal-level healthcare bill that
addresses a healthcare problem of your choosing. You must choose a federal bill from the
117th Congress (Jan. 3, 2021 to Jan. 2023). The bill must still be pending. You may not select
a bill that has already passed both the Senate and the House or one that is waiting on
signature from President. You may use a bill that has only passed one of the congressional
branches— either the House or the Senate, but not both. It is recommended that you use
congress.gov, senate.gov, house.gov, legiscan.com, or the Thomas Library of Congress to
search for a health-related bill to analyze for this brief. Step 2: Executive Summary.
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PLAGIARISM-FREE PAPERSBegin your brief with an executive summary that introduces the
chosen healthcare issue. This will be your audience’s initial contact with your brief so you
want to make sure it is compelling so that they continue to read. In 1-2 paragraphs, you
should (a) describe the issue, (b) address its impact, (c) express why it’s timely to address
this issue now, and (d) introduce what the major outcomes that would result from fixing the
problem. this section with relevant facts, figures, statistics, and costs. Step 3: Background
and Significance. Discuss how each of the following factors relate to your problem. Include

2. explanations of (a) how they contribute to the existence and magnitude of your problem,
and (b) how your problem affects them: A. B. C. D. E. Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)
Physical Determinants of Health The Economy The Healthcare System Ethics Each of these
should be developed and ed separately and include facts, numbers, figures, research, and
statistics to your statements. Specific SDOH and physical determinants and their
connection to your issue should be included. In your ethical section, connect your
discussion to a particular ethical factor or theory that is relevant to your topic. This section
should paint the picture of the farreaching impact of the issue. Focus on the problem and
not potential solutions, including the bill you chose. Step 4: Historical Context. Summarize
the history of your issue as a public health concern. Discuss if the issue has been debated in
the past and the major opinions that prevailed. Lastly, summarize the past legislative
attempts to resolve this problem and their outcomes/impact. Step 5: Policy
Recommendation: Introduce your policy recommendation using its bill number and title (if
titled) and summarize what it is intended to do. your selection of this bill by addressing (a)
how it fills in gaps left by previous legislation and (b) why it is preferred to other methods
of solving the problem. this section with evidence. Include a working link to your bill. Step
6: Criteria for Evaluation. This section is the central aspect of this assignment and requires
you to use evidence to analyze the effectiveness, efficiency, and equity (three Es) of the bill
you selected as described below: A. Effectiveness: Arlington Need for Improved Labor
Conditions for NursesSummarize current evidence describing how the specific strategies
proposed in the bill are effective at solving the chosen problem. Discuss the immediate,
short, and long term outcomes that are achievable following the implementation of this bill.
B. Efficiency: Summarize current evidence that demonstrates how the specific strategies in
the bill are efficient. Include illustrations of cost versus benefit and/or cost versus
effectiveness. Broadly, discuss the human, monetary, infrastructure, and technical resources
required for implementation as applicable and whether this is sustainable. C. Equity:
Discuss how the specific strategies in the bill have been shown to impact health disparities
and inequities. Also consider whether implementation of the bill itself is equitable. Identify
any concerns about the fairness of cost sharing or burden of implementation. Specific
examples of strategies from your bill should be included in each section above. The ability to
perform objective analysis is key to quality policy evaluation. The conclusions presented in
this section should be the result of synthesizing research findings from the literature. It is
not meant to reflect your opinion. The bill itself cannot be used for for any of the three Es.
Step 7: Areas of Concern. Explain at least one potential unintended negative consequence of
this bill. Discuss gaps in knowledge, data, or evidence that make predicting outcomes
difficult or that bar you from fully ing a particular aspect of the bill. with evidence as
applicable. Step 7: Potential Barriers. Identify and discuss potential barriers to
implementation and/or full realization of intended outcomes. These may be social,
educational, cultural, or legally based for example. You may also describe factors not list
here. Arlington Need for Improved Labor Conditions for NursesStep 8: Reference List. There
should be a minimum of 10 references published within the last 5 years on your list. The
majority must be peer-reviewed references. Additional references types may include
current events, information from professional organization sites, and relevant publications

3. from corporation websites. In-text citations and reference list entries should be presented
in APAformat. Language and Style Considerations: Although the formatting of assignment
strays from APA (exceptions discussed below), the student should maintain their
professional voice throughout, continuing to avoid the use of “I” and other personal
pronouns and refrain from using colloquialisms and unprofessional language. The policy
brief document itself may have visual interest as you see fit. DO: • • • • Submit this
assignment in PDF format to ensure that your styling is maintained. Use single spacing Use
bullets, panels, bold font, underline, color, boxes, and photos strategically. Continue to
follow expected grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, abbreviation, and numeral
guidelines outlined in the APA manual. • Cite legislation in APA format for in-text citations
and reference list entries. • If you are not using photos that you own, please use the
advanced search feature in Google Images to filter results by pictures that are free for use or
sharing and/or give credit to the source of your photos. DO NOT: • Let the styling
overshadow you message. Find a balance. • Include an APA formatted title page. • Forget to
maintain your professional voice. The document should be organized with headings
presented in the same order in which they are presented in the rubric. Creativity in the use
of space is allowed and encouraged, however • With styling, the assignment should be
approximately 6 single-spaced pages in length (excluding the reference pages and any
appendices) and must have a minimum of ten (10) references, the majority of which should
peer reviewed. References should be timely: published within the previous ve (5) years •
Submission Instructions: Each paper should be submitted in a single PDF to the appropriate
assignment area. Each paper, with appendices, will be automatically submitted to
turnitin.com upon submission to the course. . • fi . Additional Notes: Arlington Need for
Improved Labor Conditions for NursesDid You • • • Compare your work the the grading
rubric Edit areas of similarity on your Turnitin report Proof read and double check your
APA format (as applicable) Rubric Policy Brief Policy Brief Criteria This criterion is linked to
a Learning OutcomeExecutive Summary 1. Introduces purpose of the brief, its timeliness,
impact, and the potential benefits of solving the problem. 2. Conclusions are ed with
relevant data. Ratings 2 to >1.5 pts Fully Met In 1-2 well developed paragraphs, the
executive summary addresses and s each required component in the directions and
statements are ed with relevant numerical figures. 1.5 to >0.5 pts Partially Met One of the
required components is missing. for the student’s conclusions or use of relevant data to
could be improved. Alternatively, the section may far exceed the two paragraph limit. Pts
0.5 to >0.0 pts Minimally Met The summary is minimally developed. More than one required
component is missing, and there is a lack of and insufficient use of relevant figures. 0 pts
Not Met The section is absent or addresses material other than what was required. 2 pts
Policy Brief Criteria This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBackground and
Significance 1. Explains the connection between the policy issue and each of the following:
(a) SDOH, (b) physical determinants, (c) the economy, (d) healthcare, and (e) ethics. 2. Well
ed with evidence and relevant statistics. Ratings 5 to >4.0 pts Fully Met The section includes
a robust discussion of each required factor and its relationship to the selected problem. The
section is organized with the use of headings, well developed with ing statements, and
compelling as evidenced by the use of data to illustrate and conclusions. 4 to >2.5 pts

4. Partially Met and organization require improvement. Additional use of numerical figures
needed to make the section compelling. Alternatively, the section is well developed and ed,
but the student omits one of the factor criteria. Pts 2.5 to >0.0 pts Minimally Met Two or
more required factors are missing from the discussion. The for each factor is minimally
developed and connections to the selected problem are unclear or absent. Statistical is
insufficient to serve its intended purpose. 0 pts Not Met The section is absent or addresses
material other than what was required. 5 pts Policy Brief Criteria This criterion is linked to
a Learning OutcomeHistorical Context 1. Summarizes history of issue as public health
concern 2. Discusses previous debates and prevailing opinions. 3. Arlington Need for
Improved Labor Conditions for NursesDiscussion past legislative efforts to address the
problem. Ratings 2.5 to >2.0 pts Fully Met The section includes a well developed summary
of the problem as a public health concern. Previous debates and prevailing opinions on the
issue are included. Specific past legislation intending to address the problem are included.
The section is ed with appropriate resources. 2 to >1.0 pts Partially Met At least one of the
components required additional development. needs to be improved. Pts 1 to >0.0 pts
Minimally Met Two of the required components are underdeveloped or absent. is
minimally included. 0 pts Not Met The section is absent or addresses material other than
what was required. 2.5 pts Policy Brief Criteria This criterion is linked to a Learning
OutcomePolicy Recommendation 1. Student introduces policy solution for the first time
(with the exception of the executive summary) 2. Summarizes its contents, addresses the
gaps that it will fill, and discusses why it is superior to other options. 3. A working link to
the bill is included. 4. The bill is from the 117th Congresss. Ratings 2.5 pts Fully Met The
section includes a clear summary of what the chosen legislation intends to do and how. How
the bill fills gaps left by previous attempts to solve the policy issue is clear and ed. The
discussion includes statements that speak to why this bill is a superior solution. A working
link to the bill is included. The bill is from the 117th Congress. 2 pts Partially Met At least
one of the components required additional development. needs to be improved. Pts 1 pts
Minimally Met Two of the required components are underdeveloped or absent. is
minimally included. 0 pts Not Met The section is absent or addresses material other than
what was required. 2.5 pts Policy Brief Criteria This criterion is linked to a Learning
OutcomeCriteria for Evaluation 1. Analysis of effectiveness, efficiency, and equity. 2. from
evidence and specific examples of bill strategies are used to answer posed questions.
Ratings 6 pts Fully Met All questions regarding each of the three Es are addressed and
answered using a combination of evidence and specific strategies from the bill as . The
student demonstrates exemplary understanding of what each of these terms mean
specifically as they relate to policy analysis. Organization with headings preferred. 4.5 pts
Partially Met Each of the questions posed are not clearly addressed, and from evidence
and the inclusion of specific bill strategies require improvement or consistency in
application. Organization could be improved or evidence of incomplete understanding may
be present. Pts 3 pts Minimally Met Approximately half of the posed questions are missing
or inadequately addressed. in all areas in insufficient or minimally developed.
Organization is poor, and there is a lack of understanding of each term or inability to apply
module material. 0 pts Not Met The section is absent, minimally developed, or addresses

5. material other than what was required. 6 pts Policy Brief Criteria This criterion is linked to
a Learning OutcomeAreas of Concern 1. Identified as least one unintended consequence. 2.
Evaluates weaknesses in evidence on the issue. This criterion is linked to a Learning
OutcomePotential Barriers 1. Arlington Need for Improved Labor Conditions for
NursesDiscuss a variety of potential barriers to implementation or success of the bill.
Ratings 3 to >2.5 pts Fully Met The section addresses at least one unintended consequence
of the bill’s implementation. A discussion of gaps in knowledge, evidence, etc., related to the
policy issue is included. 2.5 to >1.0 pts Partially Met Explanation of the consequence could
be improved or clearer in its meaning and connection to the subject. Additional for
conclusions are needed throughout. 3 to >2.5 pts Fully Met This section addresses potential
barriers to implementation and/or success of the bill. Barriers are connected to specific
factors when applicable. Student’s response is completely explained and thoughtful. is
included. 2.5 to >1.0 pts Partially Met The response requires further thought and
development or may be missing discussion of obvious concerns. The relationship to specific
factors is unclear in some instances. could be improved. Pts 1 to >0.0 pts Minimally Met A
clearly identified consequence is not present. Discussion of knowledge gaps is minimally
developed or inadequately ed. 0 pts Not Met The section is absent, minimally developed, or
addresses material other than what was required. 1 to >0.0 pts Minimally Met Conclusions
are minimally developed and lack insight. is also minimal and connections to specific
factors are scarce. 0 pts Not Met The section is absent, minimally developed, or addresses
material other than what was required. 3 pts 3 pts Policy Brief Criteria This criterion is
linked to a Learning OutcomeLanguage and Styling 1. Organization and visual interest 2.
Professional language and voice Ratings 3 to >2.0 pts Fully Met Language maintains
professional voice. Visual interest is used well to enhance the message of the policy brief
without being overdone or making the document difficult to read. Although students may
have varying artistic abilities, effort in formatting is clear. Brief is organized. 2 to >1.0 pts
Partially Met Attention to styling and/or organization could be improved. Some styling
applied to the look of the brief but additional effort required. Language may occasionally
stray from professional voice. 1 to >0.0 pts Minimally Met Language strays from
professional voice, including the use of jargon or derogatory terms (eg, antivaxxer). Paper is
essentially in APA format with little effort towards styling or visual interest. Organization is
poor and the work is difficult to read. Arlington Need for Improved Labor Conditions for
Nurses(To be clear, this category is not a judgement of the students’ artistic ability.) Pts 0
pts Not Met Language and professional voice are major concerns. Jargon and derogatory
terms used frequently. Brief is submitted as an APA-formatted paper or the format is so
poorly organized that the required information cannot be ascertained. 3 pts Policy Brief
Criteria This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScholarship 1. Scholarly writing skills
and APA format. Additional deductions for scholarship may occur up to 20%. 2. Late
deductions will be applied as outlined in the syllabus. 3. Plagiarism, accidental or otherwise,
can also result in deductions up to and beyond the 20% as well as the initiation of academic
misconduct proceedings as outlined in the Lowdown. This includes submitting work
previously submitted to other courses or to this course in another semester. 4. Direct
quotes outside of providing key definitions are discouraged. Total Points: 30 PreviousNext

6. Ratings 3 to >2.5 pts Proficient The student’s application of graduate level critical thinking,
writing skills, and illustration of APA format as applicable are exemplary. See PDF
instructions on what is and is not required for this assignment. 2.5 to >1.5 pts Competent
The student’s application of graduate level critical thinking, writing skills, and application of
APA format are good with room for minor improvements. Additional assistance outside of
class optional. 1.5 to >0.0 pts Developing The student’s application of graduate level critical
thinking, writing skills, and application of APA format illustrates minimal competency with
room for significant improvements. Arlington Need for Improved Labor Conditions for
Nurses