Order instructions 

1.  Identify a bill that interests you and describe where it sits on the federal or state policy agenda.
2. Why do you think this bill was introduced and what is the likelihood it will pass?
3. What are the steps in the policy making process?
4.  Provide one state and one national organization that is involved in advocating for the nursing profession and identify a bill that the organization is following.
5.  Discuss what incrementalism is and why it exists in US health policy.
6. What are the four ethical principles that guide and influence public policy-making?
7. Why is the media considered an important influencer of policy making?
8. What are three key elements for getting your message across?
9.  What are the communication skills that are critical for nurses to use for success in policy and politics.
10. Provide at least three skills you think are critical skills.
11. Discuss why these skills are important in influencing health policy-making.
12.  Find a current news article related to health reform.
    •    Summarize the article for a group response.
    Post the article as an attachment to your posting.
13.  Define health care disparities.
    •    Discuss what rationing is.
    •    Discuss whether or not it has a place in discussions about US health care system cost savings?
    Provide references that support your position.
14. What are social determinants of health?
    •    Find one research article on any topic related to disparities in health care that addresses racial disparity.
    Summarize the article.
    Post the article as an attachment to the posting.
15. Why is it important to have an adequate supply of registered nurse in the US and throughout the world?
    What is social justice and how does it apply to the nursing profession?
16.  What specific health policy issue would you like to advance and how would you go about influencing key stakeholders?
    Provide two example of current legislation that nurses are involved in grassroots lobbying efforts.