Assignment 5-1 | Applied Sciences homework help

Political Activism

Description:

Many careers are influenced by government regulations. Health care is one of those careers, similar to education, where the workers are hesitant to be involved in the political process. If we are to advance the cause of quality patient care it becomes imminent that doctorally prepared advanced practice nurses get involved in the political process.

This assignment will prepare me to determine what policy I may want to be involved in changing by creating an objective policy brief. A policy brief is a concise summary of a particular issue, the policy options to deal with it, and some recommendations on the best option. This assignment will be two parts that include the following: 

Directions:

Part One:

Write a policy brief regarding an issue relevant to health policy of 1,000-1,250 words. Include the following:

Executive summary

Introduction 

Approaches and results

Conclusion

Implications and recommendations

Graphics and tables may be included as appropriate

Part Two:

1. Locate the contact information for a state, local, or federal official for Alabama.
2. Locate information regarding the official’s stance on the issue you discuss in your policy brief.
3. Send the official a letter or e-mail that explains your position and offers suggestions on how the official should move forward with the agenda from your policy brief. Include the brief as an attachment.