As a nurse, how often have you thought to yourself, If I had anything to do about it, things would work a little differently?  Increasingly, nurses are beginning to realize that they do, in fact, have a role and a voice.

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFederal and State
LegislationPart 1: Legislation GridBased on the health- related bill you
selected, complete the Legislation Grid Template. Be sure to address the
following:• Determine the legislative intent of the bill you have reviewed.•
Identify the proponents/opponents of the bill.• Identify the target
populations addressed by the bill.• Where in the process is the bill
currently? Is it in hearings or committees?

35 to >31.0 ptsExcellentThe response clearly and accurately
summarizes in detail the legislative intent of the health- related bill.
…The response accurately identifies in detail the proponents and opponents
of the health-related bill. …The response accurately identifies in detail
the populations targeted by the health-related bill. …The response clearly
and thoroughly describes in detail the current status of the health- related
bill.

31 to >27.0 ptsGoodThe response accurately summarizes
the legislative intent of the health-related bill. …The response accurately
identifies the proponents and opponents of the health-related bill. …The
response accurately identifies the populations targeted by the health-related
bill. …The response accurately describes the current status of the
health-related bill.

27 to >24.0 ptsFairThe response vaguely or inaccurately
summarizes the legislative intent of the health-related bill. …The response
vaguely or inaccurately identifies the proponents and opponents of the
health-related bill. …The response vaguely or inaccurately identifies the
populations targeted by the health-related bill. …The response vaguely or
inaccurately describes the current status of the health-related bill.

24 to >0 ptsPoorSummary of the legislative intent of
the health-related bill is vague and inaccurate or is missing.
…Identification of the proponents and opponents of the health-related bill
are vague and inaccurate or is missing. …Identification of the populations
targeted by the health-related bill is vague and inaccurate or is missing.
…The description of the current status of the health- related bill is vague
and inaccurate or is missing.

35 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePart 2:
Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement• Advocate a position for the bill
you selected and write testimony in support of your position.• Explain how
the social determinants of income, age, education, or gender affect this
legislation.• Describe how you would address the opponent to your position.
Be specific and provide examples.

40 to >35.0 ptsExcellentTestimony clearly, accurately, and
thoroughly provides statements that fully justifies a position for a
health-related bill…. Response provides a detailed, thorough, and logical
explanation of the social determinant affecting the topic, and how to address
opponents to the position for the health-related bill and includes one or
more clear and accurate supporting examples.

35 to >31.0 ptsGoodTestimony clearly and accurately
provides statements that somewhat justifies a position for a health-related
bill. …Response provides an accurate explanation of the social determinant
affecting the topic, and how to address opponents to the position for the
health-related bill and may include at least one supporting example.

31 to >27.0 ptsFairTestimony used to justify a position
for a health-related bill is vague or inaccurate. …Explanation of how to
address the opponents and social determinant for the position for the
health-related bill is vague or inaccurate, lacks logic, and/or the
supporting examples are vague or inaccurate.

27 to >0 ptsPoorTestimony used to justify a position
for a health-related bill is vague and inaccurate, incomplete, or is missing.
…Explanation of how to address the opponents and social determinant for the
position for the health-related bill is vague and inaccurate or is missing.

40 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReferences

10 to >8.0 ptsExcellentResponse includes 2 or more course
resources and 2 or more outside sources.

8 to >7.0 ptsGoodResponse includes fewer than 2
course resources or fewer than 2 outside resources.

7 to >6.0 ptsFairResponse includes fewer than 2
course resources and fewer than 2 outside resources.

6 to >0 ptsPoorResponse includes 1 or fewer
resources.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression
and Formatting—Paragraph Development and OrganizationParagraphs make clear
points that support well developed ideas, low logically, and demonstrate
continuity of ideas.Sentences are carefully focused– neither long and
rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose
statement and introduction is provided which delineates all required
criteria.

5 to >4.0 ptsExcellentParagraphs and sentences follow
writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity…. A clear and
comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion is provided
which delineates all required criteria.

4 to >3.0 ptsGoodParagraphs and sentences follow
writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time.
…Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is stated, yet is
brief and not descriptive

3 to >2.0 ptsFairParagraphs and sentences follow
writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%- 79% of the time.
…Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is vague or off
topic.

2 to >0 ptsPoorParagraphs and sentences follow
writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time.
…Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is incomplete or
missing.

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression
and Formatting: English Writing StandardsCorrect grammar, mechanics, and
proper punctuation.

5 to >4.0 ptsExcellentUses correct grammar, spelling, and
punctuation with no errors.

4 to >3.0 ptsGoodContains a few (1-2) grammar,
spelling, and punctuation errors.

3 to >2.0 ptsFairContains several (3-4) grammar,
spelling, and punctuation errors.

2 to >0 ptsPoorContains many (≥5) grammar,
spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s
understanding.

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression
and Formatting: The paper follows correct APA format for title page, font,
spacing, indentations, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list.

5 to >4.0 ptsExcellentUses correct APA format with no
errors.

4 to >3.0 ptsGoodContains a few (1-2) APA format
errors.

3 to >2.0 ptsFairContains several (3-4) APA format
errors.

2 to >0 ptsPoorContains many (≥5) APA format
errors.

5 pts