US healthcare policy structures and the role of the nursing leader as a change agent

US healthcare policy structures and the role of the nursing leader as a change agent

Examine U.S. healthcare policy structures and the role of the nursing leader as a change agent at the public policy table.

You will choose one federal-level healthcare policy issue that interests you.

As a change agent, you will write a “tweet” to one of your federal legislators for the state of Texas outlining what the issue is and why it is important. You will be as concise and mindful of their time as possible.

The “tweet” will address:

The current policy
The need for change
The suggested change
The cost implications

Assessment Requirements

Be well-ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful.
Each bullet is one sentence maximum.
240 Characters (spaces between words count toward the 240-character Twitter limit)
Before finalizing your work, you should:

be sure to read the assessment description carefully (as displayed above);
consult the Grading Rubric (under the Course Resources) to make sure you have included everything necessary; and
utilize spelling and grammar check to minimize errors.
Your writing assessment should:

follow the conventions of Standard English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.);
be well-ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful;
display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics