Assignment: Advocating for the Nursing Role in Program Design and Implementation

Program Design In a 2- to 4-page paper, create an interview transcript of your responses to the following interview questions. ·   Tell us about a healthcare program within your practice. What are the costs and projected outcomes of this program? ·   Who is your target population? ·   What is the role of the nurse in providing input for the design of this healthcare program? Can you provide examples? ·   What is the role of the nurse in providing input for the design of this healthcare program? Can you provide examples? ·   What is your role as an advocate for your target population for this healthcare program? Do you have input into design decisions? How else do you impact design?

41 (41%) - 45 (45%)

Response provides a clear and complete summary of the healthcare program, including an accurate and detailed description of the costs and projected outcomes of the program. Response provides a clear and accurate description that fully describes the target population. Response provides a clear and accurate explanation of the role of the nurse in providing input for the design of the program, including specific examples. Response provides an accurate and detailed description of the role of the nurse advocate for the target population for the healthcare program selected. Response provides an accurate and detailed explanation of how the advocate's role influences design decisions as well as fully explaining impacts to program design.

Program Implementation ·  What is the role of the nurse in healthcare program implementation? How does this role vary between design and implementation of healthcare programs? Can you provide examples? ·   Who are the members of a healthcare team that you believe are most needed to implement a program? Can you explain why you think this?

36 (36%) - 40 (40%)

Response provides a clear, accurate, and complete explanation of the role of the nurse in healthcare program implementation. Response provides an accurate and detailed explanation of how the role of the nurse is different between design and implementation of healthcare programs, including specific examples. Response provides an accurate and detailed description of the members of a healthcare team needed to implement the program selected. The response fully integrates at least 2 outside resources and 2-3 course specific resources that fully supports the summary provided.

Written Expression and Formatting - Paragraph Development and Organization: Paragraphs make clear points that support well developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused--neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction is provided which delineates all required criteria.

5 (5%) - 5 (5%)

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion is provided which delineates all required criteria.

Written Expression and Formatting - English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation

5 (5%) - 5 (5%)

Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.

Written Expression and Formatting - The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list.

5 (5%) - 5 (5%)

Uses correct APA format with no errors.