UOP 486 Politics & Policy Discussion

UOP 486 Politics & Policy Discussion

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.

In this week’s library readings, Keepnews (2013) states “the challenges facing the U.S. health care system— expanding access, reducing costs, ensuring quality, and transforming how care is delivered—affect everyone, regardless of political affiliation. Everyone—including every nurse, and certainly every nurse preparing for an advanced role— needs to understand the issues surrounding health reform” (p. 183).

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

What role do politics play in key issues like expanding access, reducing costs, and improving quality in your organization, community, or practice setting? Cite specific examples from practice or literature.

What is nursing’s role in politics?

Difference Between Policy and Politics

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Policy vs. Politics

Politics is part of the government system, and a policy can be called a plan. Politics can be defined as a science or art of governing or government, especially governing a political entity like a nation.

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A policy can be defined as an overall plan that embraces the general goals. A policy can also be said to be a course or action that is proposed by a government, an individual, business firm, or any party.

Politics refers to authority and refers to public life. Politics generally revolves round government and its activities. “Politics” is a term that refers to the organizational process. It also refers to the theory and practice of governance. Political parties run the government which all adhere to certain policies.

“Policy” can be termed as a “principle.” It is not that political parties adhere to certain policies, but almost all individuals have certain policies. Most companies follow certain policies. A policy can also be termed as a commitment or statement of intent. It is because of the policy that people, an organization, or a party is held accountable. A policy is a set of rules or principles that guide decisions.

“Politics” is a word that has been derived from the Greek word “politikos,” meaning “an official” which has been modeled on “Affairs of the City” by Aristotle. This book talks of government and governing. “Policy” is a term that has been derived from the Old French word “policie,” from Late Latin “politia,” and ancient Greek “politeia.”

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Grading Rubric

Discussion Criteria	A (100%) Outstanding or highest level of performance	B (87%) Very good or high level of performance	C (76%) Competent or satisfactory level of performance	F (0) Poor or failing or unsatisfactory level of performance
Answers the initial graded threaded discussion question(s)/topic(s), demonstrating knowledge and understanding of concepts for the week. 16 points	Addresses all aspects of the initial discussion question(s) applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding regarding all weekly concepts. 16 points	Addresses most aspects of the initial discussion question(s) applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding of most of the weekly concepts. 14 points	Addresses some aspects of the initial discussion question(s) applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding of some of the weekly concepts. 12 points	Minimally addresses the initial discussion question(s) or does not address the initial question(s). 0 points
Integrates evidence to support discussion. Sources are credited.* ( APA format not required) 12 points	Integrates evidence to support your discussion from: assigned readings OR online lessons, AND at least one outside scholarly source.* Sources are credited.* 12 points	Integrates evidence to support discussion from: assigned readings OR online lesson. Sources are credited.* 10 points	Integrates evidence to support discussion only from an outside source with no mention of assigned reading or lesson. Sources are credited.* 9 points	Does not integrate any evidence. 0 points
Engages in meaningful dialogue with classmates or instructor before the end of the week. 14 points	Responds to a classmate and/or instructor’s post furthering the dialogue by providing more information and clarification, thereby adding much depth to the discussion. 14 points	Responds to a classmate and/or instructor furthering the dialogue by adding some depth to the discussion. 12 points	Responds to a classmate and/or instructor but does not further the discussion. 10 points	No response post to another student or instructor. 0 points
Communicates in a professional manner. 8 points	Presents information using clear and concise language in an organized manner (minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation). 8 points	Presents information in an organized manner (few errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation). 7 points	Presents information using understandable language but is somewhat disorganized (some errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation). 6 points	Presents information that is not clear, logical, professional or organized to the point that the reader has difficulty understanding the message (numerous errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and/or punctuation). 0 points
*PARTICIPATION:* Response to initial question: Responds to initial discussion question(s) by Wednesday, 11:59 p.m. M.T.	0 points lost Student posts an answer to the initial discussion question(s) by Wednesday, 11:59 p . m. MT.	-5 points Student does not post an answer to the initial discussion question(s) by Wednesday, 11:59 p . m. MT.
*PARTICIPATION* **Total posts: Participates in the discussion thread at least three times on at least two different days.**	0 points lost Posts in the discussion at least three times AND on two different days.	-5 points Posts fewer than three times OR does not participate on at least two different days.
NOTES: * Credited means stating where the information came from (specific article, text, or lesson). Examples: Our text discusses…. The information from our lesson states…, Smith (2010) claimed that…, Mary Manners (personal communication, November 17, 2011)…. APA formatting is not required.
** Assigned readings are those listed on the syllabus or assignments page as required reading. This may include text readings, required articles, or required websites.
*** Scholarly source – per the APA Guidelines in Course Resources, only scholarly sources should be used in assignments. These include peer reviewed publications, government reports, or sources written by a professional or scholar in the field. Wikipedia, Wikis, .com website or blogs should not be used as anyone can add to these. For the discussions, reputable internet sources such as websites by government agencies (URL ends in .gov) and respected organizations (often ends in .org) can be counted as scholarly sources. Outside sources do not include assigned required readings.
NOTE: A zero is the lowest score that a student can be assigned. In discussions, you, as a student, will interact with your instructor and classmates to explore topics related to the content of this course. You will be graded for the following. 1. Attendance Discussions (graded): Discussions are a critical learning experience in the online classroom. Participation in all discussions is required. 2. Guidelines and Rubric for Discussions PURPOSE: Threaded discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In the discussions students: Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week Integrate scholarly resources Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner Participation Requirement: You are required to post a minimum of three (3) times in each graded discussion. These three (3) posts must be on a minimum of two (2) separate days. You must respond to the initial discussion question by 11:59 p.m. MT on Wednesday. Participation points: It is expected that you will meet the minimum participation requirement described above. If not: You will receive a 10% point deduction in a thread if your response to the initial question is not posted by 11:59 p.m. MT on Wednesday You will also receive a 10% point deduction in a thread if you do not post at least three (3) times in each thread on at least two (2) separate days. 3. Threaded Discussion Guiding Principles The ideas and beliefs underpinning the threaded discussions (TDs) guide students through engaging dialogues as they achieve the desired learning outcomes/competencies associated with their course in a manner that empowers them to organize, integrate, apply and critically appraise their knowledge to their selected field of practice. The use of TDs provides students with opportunities to contribute level-appropriate knowledge and experience to the topic in a safe, caring, and fluid environment that models professional and social interaction. The TD’s ebb and flow is based upon the composition of student and faculty interaction in the quest for relevant scholarship. Participation in the TDs generates opportunities for students to actively engage in the written ideas of others by carefully reading, researching, reflecting, and responding to the contributions of their peers and course faculty. TDs foster the development of members into a community of learners as they share ideas and inquiries, consider perspectives that may be different from their own, and integrate knowledge from other disciplines. 4. Participation Guidelines You are required to post a minimum of three (3) times in each graded discussion. These three (3) posts must be on a minimum of two (2) separate days. You must respond to the initial discussion question by 11:59 p.m. MT on Wednesday. Discussions for each week close on Sunday at 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time (MT). To receive credit for a week’s discussion, students may begin posting no earlier than the Sunday immediately before each week opens. For courses with Week 8 graded discussions, the threads will close on Wednesday at 11:59 p.m. MT. All discussion requirements must be met by that deadline

Discussion Criteria

A
(100%)
Outstanding or highest level of performance

B
(87%)
Very good or high level of performance

C
(76%)
Competent or satisfactory level of performance

F
(0)
Poor or failing or unsatisfactory level of performance

Answers the initial graded threaded discussion question(s)/topic(s), demonstrating knowledge and understanding of concepts for the week.
16 points

Addresses all aspects of the initial discussion question(s) applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding regarding all weekly concepts.

16 points

Addresses most aspects of the initial discussion question(s) applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding of most of the weekly concepts.

14 points

Addresses some aspects of the initial discussion question(s) applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding of some of the weekly concepts.

12 points

Minimally addresses the initial discussion question(s) or does not address the initial question(s).

0 points

Integrates evidence to support discussion. Sources are credited.*
( APA format not required)
12 points

Integrates evidence to support your discussion from:

assigned readings** OR online lessons, AND
at least one outside scholarly source.***

Sources are credited.*

12 points

Integrates evidence to support discussion from:

assigned readings OR online lesson.

Sources are credited.*

10 points

Integrates evidence to support discussion only from an outside source with no mention of assigned reading or lesson.

Sources are credited.*

9 points

Does not integrate any evidence.

0 points

Engages in meaningful dialogue with classmates or instructor before the end of the week.
14 points

Responds to a classmate and/or instructor’s post furthering the dialogue by providing more information and clarification, thereby adding much depth to the discussion.

14 points

Responds to a classmate and/or instructor furthering the dialogue by adding some depth to the discussion.

12 points

Responds to a classmate and/or instructor but does not further the discussion.

10 points

No response post to another student or instructor.

0 points

Communicates in a professional manner.
8 points

Presents information using clear and concise language in an organized manner (minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).

8 points

Presents information in an organized manner (few errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).

7 points

Presents information using understandable language but is somewhat disorganized (some errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).

6 points

Presents information that is not clear, logical, professional or organized to the point that the reader has difficulty understanding the message (numerous errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and/or punctuation).

0 points

PARTICIPATION:
Response to initial question: Responds to initial discussion question(s) by
Wednesday, 11:59 p.m. M.T.

0 points lost

Student posts an answer to the initial discussion question(s) by Wednesday, 11:59 p . m. MT.

-5 points

Student does not post an answer to the initial discussion question(s) by Wednesday, 11:59 p . m. MT.

PARTICIPATION
Total posts: Participates in the discussion thread at least three times on at least two different days.

0 points lost

Posts in the discussion at least three times AND on two different days.

-5 points

Posts fewer than three times OR does not participate on at least two different days.

NOTES:
* Credited means stating where the information came from (specific article, text, or lesson). Examples: Our text discusses…. The information from our lesson states…, Smith (2010) claimed that…, Mary Manners (personal communication, November 17, 2011)…. APA formatting is not required.

** Assigned readings are those listed on the syllabus or assignments page as required reading. This may include text readings, required articles, or required websites.

*** Scholarly source – per the APA Guidelines in Course Resources, only scholarly sources should be used in assignments. These include peer reviewed publications, government reports, or sources written by a professional or scholar in the field. Wikipedia, Wikis, .com website or blogs should not be used as anyone can add to these. For the discussions, reputable internet sources such as websites by government agencies (URL ends in .gov) and respected organizations (often ends in .org) can be counted as scholarly sources. Outside sources do not include assigned required readings.

NOTE: A zero is the lowest score that a student can be assigned.

In discussions, you, as a student, will interact with your instructor and classmates to explore topics related to the content of this course. You will be graded for the following.

1. Attendance

Discussions (graded): Discussions are a critical learning experience in the online classroom. Participation in all discussions is required.

2. Guidelines and Rubric for Discussions

PURPOSE: Threaded discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In the discussions students:

Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week
Integrate scholarly resources
Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates
Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner

Participation Requirement: You are required to post a minimum of three (3) times in each graded discussion. These three (3) posts must be on a minimum of two (2) separate days. You must respond to the initial discussion question by 11:59 p.m. MT on Wednesday.

Participation points: It is expected that you will meet the minimum participation requirement described above. If not:

You will receive a 10% point deduction in a thread if your response to the initial question is not posted by 11:59 p.m. MT on Wednesday
You will also receive a 10% point deduction in a thread if you do not post at least three (3) times in each thread on at least two (2) separate days.

3. Threaded Discussion Guiding Principles

The ideas and beliefs underpinning the threaded discussions (TDs) guide students through engaging dialogues as they achieve the desired learning outcomes/competencies associated with their course in a manner that empowers them to organize, integrate, apply and critically appraise their knowledge to their selected field of practice. The use of TDs provides students with opportunities to contribute level-appropriate knowledge and experience to the topic in a safe, caring, and fluid environment that models professional and social interaction. The TD’s ebb and flow is based upon the composition of student and faculty interaction in the quest for relevant scholarship. Participation in the TDs generates opportunities for students to actively engage in the written ideas of others by carefully reading, researching, reflecting, and responding to the contributions of their peers and course faculty. TDs foster the development of members into a community of learners as they share ideas and inquiries, consider perspectives that may be different from their own, and integrate knowledge from other disciplines.

4. Participation Guidelines

You are required to post a minimum of three (3) times in each graded discussion. These three (3) posts must be on a minimum of two (2) separate days. You must respond to the initial discussion question by 11:59 p.m. MT on Wednesday. Discussions for each week close on Sunday at 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time (MT). To receive credit for a week’s discussion, students may begin posting no earlier than the Sunday immediately before each week opens. For courses with Week 8 graded discussions, the threads will close on Wednesday at 11:59 p.m. MT. All discussion requirements must be met by that deadline