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Factors that impact registered nurses ability to influence national government health policy
Write a 3000 word (+/- 10%) assessment on factors that impact registered nurses’ ability to influence national government health policy. This assessment has a weighting of 50%.
This assessment task will enable students to practice writing and presenting research evidence related to the topic in a logical manner. It should demonstrate the development of the argument using supporting literature.
Please consider carefully following the rubrics and link provided below as you construct your assessment. https://ihm.edu.au/library/assessment-guide/
Health policies impact the nursing profession and healthcare. Nurses’ involvement in health policy development ensures that healthcare is safe, of high quality, accessible and affordable. Numerous factors influence nurse leaders’ ability to be politically active in influencing health policy development. These factors can be facilitators or barriers to their participation. This assignment will provide the student with an opportunity to examine the factors that impact participation in health policy development.
Students will critically analyse factors that impact registered nurses’ ability to influence current national government policies using research-based evidence in the literature. Students will recommend solutions that nurses can use to influence national health policies.
ULO 4. Critically analyse how the national government policy impacts contemporary healthcare
ULO 5. Critically examine the enablers and/or barriers which impact registered nurses in influencing health policies.
The student applies for an extension by completing the “Application for Extension form” form if meets the criteria outlined in the policy ‘Student Assessment and Examination Procedure’ available at https://ihm.edu.au/policies-procedures/
For your application to be considered, the unit coordinator must receive it on a working day (Friday) before https://canvas.ihna.edu.au/courses/1676/assignments/14136 11/06/2025, 12:14 PM Page 1 of 6 the due date for your assessment task.
Use the link below to apply for an extension time of a maximum of seven calendar days from the original due date for submission of assessment tasks (essays, projects, reflective journals) of your program. https://www.superform.spot-nik.com/form/667b7ad80d12b78186dc9822
Where circumstances outside a student’s control prevent the student from attempting or completing an assessment task or end-of-unit examination at the scheduled time or meant that their performance was significantly affected, the student may apply for special consideration.
Applications for special consideration must be submitted no later than three working days after the due date of the assessment task or the date of the examination.
Late applications will only be considered where the student can demonstrate to IHM that extenuating circumstances prevented them from applying any earlier.
Please ensure that you have read the Special Consideration in Assessment and Examination Policy and Procedure before completing this application form. https://ihm.edu.au/pdf/procedures/Student_Assessment_and_Examination_Procedure.pdf
This form needs to be forwarded to the Course Coordinator of GCAN: Ms. Destiny Artenstein destiny@ihm.edu.au
All the extension and special consideration requests must be forwarded using the student outlook email rather than from your personal email.
Students who submit an assessment task after the due date (original or extended) will incur an academic penalty of 5% for each day late up to a maximum of 7 days. If an assessment task is more than 7 days late, will receive only a 50% (pass) grade.
.Add the Title page as outlined by the academic writing guidelines. https://ihm.edu.au/library/assessment-guide/
The essay should be structured using the standard essay format with an Introduction, Body, and Conclusion and Reference list.
General statement about the topic that provides a context for your argument
A Strong thesis statement (purpose statement)
A road map of the essay (how will you present and develop arguments
Discuss Health policies and their impact on nursing and health care. Add some health policies from Australia/your local country and how they impact the Australian/ the respective health care system and the nursing profession.
Nurse’s involvement in policy making: Explore benefits, reasons, and examples of involvement.
Factors influencing nurses’ involvement in policy making: Can be barriers/ facilitators:(( Identify at https://canvas.ihna.edu.au/courses/1676/assignments/14136 11/06/2025, 12:14 PM Page 2 of 6 least any 3-4 barriers )If describing any barriers/ facilitators, suggest some strategies (evidence-based) to mitigate the obstacles
Present a reasoned case supported by evidence from relevant scholarship written in paragraphs.
Each paragraph should be only 150-200 word to avoid too long or too short paragraphs.Single-sentence paragraphs are abrupt and should be used infrequently. Paragraphs that are too long (i.e., longer than one double-spaced manuscript page) risk losing readers’ attention.
Each body paragraph should have one main idea that supports the argument from the essay topic which is supported by relevant examples and evidence from the body of scholarly work on your topic.
Begin the paragraph with a topic sentence (a clear context for the information to follow). A good topic sentence summarizes the main message of the paragraph.
Each paragraph should be coherently structured at the micro level and macro level(in the paragraph and between the paragraphs).
Summary of the content written
Not to add any new information
Do not simply repeat yourself.
How the topic links to the wider context (Bigger picture) in your discipline
Use appropriate academic writing style, including clear and concise language, proper grammar, and correct citations.
Do not use any AI tool to format and write the content as it can produce a high AI score. This will be considered as an act of breaching the Academic Integrity Policy.
Include in-text citations and provide a comprehensive reference list for all sources used.
Add an adequate number of in-text citations. In-text references or citations are used to acknowledge the work or ideas of others.
In-text Citations and the reference list should be formatted using APA 7
Please use a minimum 20 quality references and keep no more than 50 words of direct quote
Use current peer reviewed literature, including scholarly articles, research papers, policy documents, and credible websites.
Use IHM library, Google scholar and databases such as Pub Med
Conduct a thorough review of current literature, including scholarly articles, research papers, policy documents, and reputable websites.
Focus on recent publications (within the last seven years) to ensure the information is up-to-date and reflects the current understanding of the issue
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Logical argument of ideas and critical analysis and synthesis supported by the relevant literature | 25 to >23.0 pts High Distinction (>80%) The assignment developed an excellent argument about the assessment topic with a creative and articulated discussion and analysis in an integrated and organised approach that did not contain any irrelevant material or repetition of content; the assignment incorporated an excellent approach in the application critical analysis including an excellent logical and coherent approach in reference to the literature; evidence of original concepts linked to the assignment topic. | 25 pts |
| 23 to >18.0 pts Distinction (70-79%) The assignment developed a very good argument about the assessment topic with a clear and creative discussion and analysis in an integrated and organised approach that did not contain any irrelevant material or repetition of content; the assignment incorporated a very good approach in the application of arguments and critical analysis including a good logical and coherent approach in reference to the literature; evidence of original concepts linked to the assignment topic. | ||
| 18 to >13.0 pts Credit (60-69%) The assignment developed a good and reasonable argument about the assessment topic with some discussion and analysis in a relatively integrated and organized approach that contains no irrelevant material or repetition of content: the assignment incorporated some arguments and critical analysis including a somewhat logical and coherent approach in reference to the literature; evidence of original concepts linked to the assignment topic. | ||
| 13 to >12.0 pts Pass (50-59%) The assignment developed a reasonable argument about the assessment topic with some discussion and analysis that contains some irrelevant material or repetition of content; the assignment incorporated a predominantly descriptive approach in the arguments, a limited use of critical analysis, and a minimal logical approach in reference to the literature; with limited evidence of original concepts linked to the assignment topic. | ||
| 12 to >8.0 pts Fail (45-49%) The assignment developed a poor argument about the assessment topic with limited discussion and analysis that contains irrelevant material or repetition of content: the assignment incorporated a very poor approach in critical analysis with no logical approach in reference to the literature. | ||
| 8 to >0 pts Fail (0-44%) relevant discussion or analysis; the assignment incorporated no approach to critical analysis. | ||
| Demonstrated understanding of the topic | 20 to >18.0 pts High Distinction (>80%) An excellent level of understanding of the topic was demonstrated, incorporating integrated and consistent support from the literature. | 20 pts |
| 18 to >15.0 pts Distinction (70-79%) A very good level of understanding of the topic was demonstrated incorporating consistent support from the literature. | ||
| 15 to >11.0 pts Credit (60-69%) A good level of understanding of the topic was demonstrated incorporating consistent support from the literature. | ||
| 11 to >9.0 pts Pass (50-59%) A reasonable level of understanding of the topic was demonstrated incorporating some support from the literature | ||
| 9 to >6.0 pts Fail (45-49%) A poor level of understanding of the topic was demonstrated. | ||
| 6 to >0 pts Fail (0-44%) A very poor level of understanding of the topic was demonstrated. | ||
| Writing style, grammar & referencing | 5 pts High Distinction (>80%) Contains 1-2 errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling; meets APA guidelines regarding margins, font, references, etc. References are current; consistently conform to APA with the most important and most recent resources. | 5 pts |
| 4 pts Distinction (70-79%) Contains less than 3 errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling; meets appropriate APA guidelines regarding margins, font, references, etc. conforms to APA References are current; mostly referencing style; adheres to acceptable conventions with most important and most recent resources presented. | ||
| 3 pts Credit (60-69%) Contains less than 3 errors in grammar, punctuation or spelling; meets minimal APA guidelines regarding appropriate margins, font, references, References include a number of irrelevant resources generally, conforms to APA referencing style, both in-text and in the reference list. | ||
| 2.5 pts Pass (50-59%) Contains 5 or more grammatical, punctuation, or spelling errors; References are outdated with some lapses where they do not conform to APA referencing style does not always adhere to acceptable conventions with a few irrelevant resources. | ||
| 2 pts Fail (45-49%) Contains numerous grammatical, punctuation or spelling errors; does not use appropriate margins, font, References do not conform to APA referencing style, in text and/or in the reference list; referencing is written in a poor manner and does not adhere to acceptable conventions with irrelevant and outdated resources | ||
| 1 pts Fail (0-44%) No skill was demonstrated in developing the assignment topic; does not use formal academic English style/ constant inconsistencies of style; uses informal English expressions and personal language inappropriate to academic purpose; incorrect use of grammar, very limited vocabulary,inappropriate ; sentence structure often does not convey meaning; inadequate punctuation and/or spelling; language fails to communicate meaning clearly, references do not conform to APA referencing style, in text and/or in the reference list; referencing is written in a poor manner and does not adhere to acceptable standards. | ||
| Total Points: 50 | 50 | |
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