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WEEK 5 – DUE 25 FEB

Instructions

Step 5: Project the Outcomes (due Week 5)

Reference: Collins, T. (2005). Healthpolicy analysis: A simple tool for policy makers. Public Health, 119, 192-196.

Building on the 3 policies proposed in your Week 4 assignment, write a 5-paragraph essay predicting what outcomes may be anticipated, if the proposed policies are implemented. Discuss how the proposed policies might improve or worsen the identified problem. Essays should range 400-600 words in length utilizing APA format and at least 2 scholarly references. Essays will be evaluated based on the Essay Rubric.

WEEK 6 – DUE 11 FEB

Step 6: Apply Evaluative Criteria (due Week 6)

Reference: Collins, T. (2005). Halth policy analysis: A simple tool for policy makers. Public Health, 119, 192-196.

Further building on the 3 policies proposed in your Week 4 assignment, write a 5-paragraph essay applying the evaluative criteria listed by Colins (2005) to each of the 3 proposed policies. Essays should range 400-600 words in length utilizing APA format and at least 2 scholarly references. Essays will be evaluated based on the Essay Rubric.

WEEK 7 – DUE 18 FEB

Step 7: Weigh the Outcomes (due Week 7)

Reference: Collins, T. (2005). Health policy analysis: A simple tool for policy makers. Public Health, 119, 192-196.

Reflecting back to the outcomes predicted in your Week 5 assignment and the evaluative criteria applied in your Week 6 assignment, write a 5-paragraph essay describing the true value or the extent to which each of the 3 proposed policies can improve (or worsen) the problem. For example, discuss which may be more cost effective vs. which may serve more people. Essays should range 400-600 words in length utilizing APA format and at least 2 scholarly references. Essays will be evaluated based on the Essay Rubric.

WEEK 8 – DUE 25 FEB

Instructions

Step 8: Make the Decision (due Week 8)

Reference: Collins, T. (2005). Health policy analysis: A simple tool for policy makers. Public Health, 119, 192-196.

Finally, consider all of the steps up to this point. Write a 5-paragraph essay identifying which of the 3 proposed policies you would choose to support. Describe 1) why you chose it; 2) why you believe it is the best choice for nurses; 3) what you consider to be the "selling point" that would establish it as a priority issue for nursing advocacy and health policy development; and 4) what are the roles of the master's prepared nurse and of other key players in this health policy. The final essay should range 500-750 words in length utilizing APA format and at least 2 scholarly references. Essays will be evaluated based on the Essay Rubric.