Description

In this assignment, students will examine the selected bill from Assignment 2, and critically analyze, and evaluate the context in which the area of concern or issue relates to the policymaking process.

Assignment Criteria:
Develop a scholarly paper that addresses the following criteria:

1. State the selected bill including the bill number and title.
2. Identity the area of concern or issue clarifying the underlying and related concerns.
3. Describe the background of the area of concern or issue – assess economic, legal, and regulatory processes that prompted the writing of the bill
4. Identify all direct and/or indirect stakeholders and stakeholder position on the area of concern.
5. Identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) to the bill.
6. Evaluate how issues in the bill will affect stakeholders at an institutional, local, state, and/or federal level.
7. Using the Essentials of Master’s Education, propose two ways the master’s prepared nurse leader can act as a change agent, contribute to the policy-making process, and advocate for quality, cost-effective care.