The purpose of this assignment is to provide an opportunity for students to apply
Week 4: Advocacy Letter
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Purpose:
The purpose of this assignment is to provide an opportunity for students to apply and disseminate information based on the status of public health policies and practices designed to address important public health problems, concerns, and implications for nursing practice.
Requirements:
Through this assignment, the student will write a letter to their legislator (House of Representatives or Senator) on a public health topic. The student will state relevant statistics in the area, indicate how this issue is affecting nursing practice, and describe the action the student would like the legislator to take in regards to a current bill, or in support of the issue. Please see the attached document for full instructions. See the sample letter for a template to use.
NR442_Faculty Assignment_Advocacy Letter (1).docx
sampleletter (1).pdf
Rubric
Advocacy Letter RubricAdvocacy Letter RubricCriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePurpose and IdentityPurpose and Identify (includes correct identification of the legislator based on address)15.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBackgroundIncludes:
Two statistics
Affected population20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRequest of legislator:• Solution identified and is realistic10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar and Construction• Proper grammar and mechanics
• Correct spelling
• Websites or resources for statistics
• Word count5.0 pts
Total Points: 50.0PreviousNext
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