Health policy unfolds daily and drives clinical practice in the US. The student will investigate current policies or legislation underway for a specific health-related issue. The Student will develop a scholarly paper supported by evidence. The policy paper rubric:
- Introduction to population or problem (incidence, prevalence, epidemiology, cost burden etc)
- Description of how the policy is intended for a specific population, program or organization
- Specific legislators involved in the policy development and dissemination
- Identify the role of the APRN in assisting with the policy or refuting the policy – this requires the evidence to support opinion, ideas and/or concepts
- Discuss how the policy influences clinical practice and is used to promote best outcomes
- Examine how the policy can be used by the interprofessional team to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care for the specific population
- Conclusion – summarize findings
- use of primary peer-reviewed references as much as possible
