MSN 600 Nursing Competence and Nursing Advocacy Discussion

!. Why has nursing made policy and political competence such a strong part of the nursing curriculum and role development? #. Discuss ways that you have been active as a policymaker or could be active. $. Discuss examples of advocacy you see in your practice or in the practice of others? Advocacy in this form does not refer to bedside advocacy on behalf of your patient. This item is specific to policy advocacy such as with your professional organization, with a consortium, etc. %. Discuss barriers to effective nursing advocacy? What are ways to mitigate these barriers? &. Discuss the importance of ethics in health care policy. Discussion Board Grading Rubric 10 Points For Each Criteria 8.6 Points For Each Criteria Discussions show evidence of knowledge and understanding of reading assignment and applicability of professional resources; include other resources beyond the assigned reading that extend the learning. Student responds to the posted questions with thoughtful ideas, clearly communicates ideas or opinions, and poses additional questions that deepen the discussion. Discussions show evidence of knowledge and understanding of reading assignment and applicability to professional resources. Discussions show little evidence of knowledge and understanding of reading assignment and applicability to professional resources. Discussions show no evidence of knowledge and understanding of reading assignment and applicability to professional resources. Student responds to the posted question with thoughtful ideas and clearly communicates his or her ideas or opinions. Student responds to the posted question in a way that does not clearly indicate deep thought or original ideas or opinions. Student responds to the posted question but misses the main idea of the session or discussion. Utilizes Professional Language Postings consistently show appropriate vocabulary and writing style. Postings usually show appropriate vocabulary and writing style. MSN 600 Nursing Competence and Nursing Advocacy Discussion

Postings often include inappropriate vocabulary and writing style. Postings consistently show inappropriate vocabulary and writing style. Ensures Timeliness of Discussion Student posted initial (first) response on time by 2400 EST on Thursday night and participated at least one additional time by 2400 EST on Sunday night. No errors in grammar, spelling or punctuation with overall application of APA format including citations and references Student posted initial response on time but only partially met participation requirements for the week. Student posted initial response late but did participate in forum discussions on other days as required. Student did not post initial response on time and did not participate on additional days. Minimal errors in grammar, punctuation and spelling with overall application of APA format including citations and references Multiple errors in grammar, punctuation and spelling with below average application of APA format, i.e. minimal citations and many errors  in APA format Excessive errors in grammar, punctuation and spelling with no evidence of APA format…i.e. MSN 600 Nursing Competence and Nursing Advocacy Discussion

‘no citations or references. CRITERIA Integration of Assigned Reading Assignment and Professional Resources Responses to Other Students and Instructor Grammar, Syntax, APA Format 7.8 Points For Each Criteria 0 Points For Each Criteria … MSN 600 Nursing Competence and Nursing Advocacy Discussion