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.
You cannot complete the assignment if the bill you chose has already been passed.
Below is a sample paper. The paper is not perfect but is very good. I share this with the student’s permission, of course.
- Notice the use of headers; they help you keep in mind the key parts of the assignment. Notice the placement (centered) and formatting (bold) of the headers.
- Notice the cover page. It’s double-spaced – no extra lines.
- Notice the body of the paper is double-spaced, too — no extra lines.
- References are alphabetized and have a hanging indent. Again, the references are all double-spaced – no extra lines
- NURS_510_DE – Review of a BillNURS_510_DE – Review of a BillCriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSummary of a Bill22.5 to >18.45 ptsAccomplishedClearly summarizes the bill’s major provisions and what the bill will accomplish.18.45 to >16.88 ptsEmergingThe bill’s major provisions and what the bill will accomplish are included, but lacks clarity.16.88 to >0 ptsUnsatisfactoryThe bill’s major provisions and what the bill will accomplish are absent or severely lacking in detail22.5 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLegislation30 to >24.6 ptsAccomplishedDemonstrates a clear understanding of the legislation by explaining relevant facts and background information.24.6 to >22.5 ptsEmergingRelevant facts and background regarding legislation are included, but lacks clarity.22.5 to >0 ptsUnsatisfactoryRelevant facts and background regarding legislation are absent or severely lacking in detail.30 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeHistory22.5 to >18.45 ptsAccomplishedRelevant history related to the legislation, pertinent votes, and issues related to the legislation is clearly identified.18.45 to >16.88 ptsEmergingRelevant history related to the legislation, pertinent votes, and issues related to the legislation is included but lacks clarity.16.88 to >0 ptsUnsatisfactoryRelevant history related to the legislation, pertinent votes, and issues related to the legislation is absent or severely lacking in detail22.5 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeKey Supporters & Stakeholders30 to >24.6 ptsAccomplishedKey supporters and stakeholders are identified. Position of stakeholders and key supporters is clearly and accurately explained.24.6 to >22.5 ptsEmergingKey supporters and stakeholders are identified, and positions are explained. Explanations lack clarity.22.5 to >0 ptsUnsatisfactoryKey supporters and stakeholders are either absent or incorrectly identified. Positions are absent or incorrectly explained.30 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuality Care Discussion30 to >24.6 ptsAccomplishedInformative 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 ptsEmergingBasic 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 ptsUnsatisfactoryBasic 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 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization, Writing & APA15 to >12.3 ptsAccomplishedAPA 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 ptsEmergingAPA 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 ptsUnsatisfactoryAPA 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 pt