Course
NR517 Policy and Economics of Healthcare Delivery
Question / Assignment Prompt
Imagine you are a nurse leader advocating for a policy issue that impacts the health of individuals, populations, or nursing practice. You will create a 2–5 minute video testimony addressing a legislative or administrative body. Include the following:
Introduction
Succinct summary of the issue: impact and rationale for addressing it
Opportunities for the nursing profession to influence the issue
Conclusion
How to Approach It
Select a Policy Issue
Choose a relevant policy affecting health outcomes or nursing practice. Examples: nurse staffing ratios, opioid prescribing laws, vaccination mandates, telehealth access, or workplace safety policies.
Ensure it is different from issues in other course assignments.
Research the Policy
Understand the background, current status, and scope of the policy.
Identify affected populations and stakeholders.
Gather evidence or statistics to support the significance of the issue.
Structure Your Testimony
Introduction: Introduce yourself, your role, and your purpose for speaking.
Issue Summary: Clearly and concisely explain the policy issue, its impact on health or nursing practice, and why it needs attention.
Nursing Role: Describe how nurses can influence or advocate for this issue, including clinical, leadership, or interprofessional contributions.
Conclusion: Reinforce key points, call for action, and thank the audience for consideration.
Deliver the Video
Keep it 2–5 minutes.
Speak clearly and confidently, maintaining a professional tone.
Use notes or bullet points if needed, but avoid reading a script word-for-word.
Key Concepts to Focus On
Policy Impact on Health: Understand how the issue affects individual or population health outcomes.
Policy Impact on Nursing Practice: How nursing practice, safety, or professional standards are influenced.
Nursing Advocacy: Strategies for influencing policy through leadership, collaboration, and evidence-based practice.
Stakeholder Engagement: Who is affected by the policy and how can they be involved in advocacy.
Communication Skills: Delivering concise, persuasive testimony to a legislative or administrative body.