Letter to a Public Official

Module 7: Letter to a Public Official

Letter to a Public Official
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to prepare the DNP student for professional practice at the doctoral level through a practice immersion experience aligned with DNP Essential VII. The student will explore a population health issue that can be addressed by advocating for policy change via writing a letter to public official.
Course Learning Outcomes
In completing this assignment, the student will:
• CO 3: Design leadership endeavors to promote human flourishing through learning (PO 1, 4, 5, 7).
• CO 7: Utilize conceptual ability and technical skills to execute an effective implementation and evaluation plan for addressing client needs in appropriate nursing leadership settings (PO 1, 2, 3, 4, 7).
• CO 8: Act as an advocate and informed resource for the profession of nurse leaders regarding healthcare policies (PO 1, 2, 3, 6, 7).
Due Date: Tuesday at 11:59 PM PT of Week 14
Total Points Possible: 110
Requirements
1. The assignment will be graded using the designated rubric. Grading criteria include quality of content, use of Standard English grammar, organization, and readability.
2. Create your assignment using a Microsoft Word Application using the template provided Download template provided. Save the document in a .doc or .docx format.
3. The letter should be 1–2 pages in length; it should be thorough but succinct.
4. This letter is to an elected/appointed public official (likely a layperson). DO NOT use medical jargon, APA format, or include a title or reference page.
Letter Content
The following content should be included per the letter template. DO NOT include headers in your letter.
• Public official’s address
• Date
• Your name and address
• Salutation
• Introduction
• Rationale for writing public official
• Call to action
• Thank you and closing
Preparing the Letter Content
1. Identify a population health issue that can be addressed by advocating for policy change.
A. Select an appropriate public official to contact regarding the issue.
2. Gather background and local information
A. Interview at least 1 stakeholder to gain background knowledge.
I. Upload a transcript of the interview and the CV/resume or a link to the LinkedIn page of the interviewee to Canvas.
B. Review the literature or other sources of data to support the letter content with evidence
I. DO NOT include citations or a reference page–this is a letter.
II. Provide insight from interviews or anecdotal evidence (as appropriate) to humanize the issue.
3. Set broad goals and actions
A. What change do you want made?
B. What action do you want the public official to take?
Rubric
Letter to a Public Official
Letter to a Public Official
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction 25 pts
Excellent
Provides name, the change to be made, and the connection to the public official. 22.5 pts
Proficient
Introduction is written at a proficient level but requires revision to meet excellent standards. 20 pts
Meets Standards
Introduction meets minimum passing standards but requires revision in a few areas to meet excellent standards. 18 pts
Needs Improvement
Introduction needs improvement and requires revision in most areas. 0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Introduction not included or introduction does not relate to topic.
25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRationale for Letter 25 pts
Excellent
Issue is summarized including impact or potential impact on community/profession. Includes bill number (as applicable). Provides specific suggestions for addressing the issue. Ideas are supported with scholarly evidence and anecdotal insight as appropriate. 22.5 pts
Proficient
Rationale is written at a proficient level requires revision to meet excellent standards. 20 pts
Meets Standards
Rationale meets minimum passing standards but requires revision in a few areas to meet excellent standards 18 pts
Needs Improvement
Rationale needs improvement and requires revision in most areas. 0 pts
Unsatisfactory
No rationale included or rationale does not relate to topic.
25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCall to Action 25 pts
Excellent
Includes a specific action and deadline. 22.5 pts
Proficient
Call to action is written at a proficient level, but requires revisions to meet excellent standards. 20 pts
Meets Standards
Call to action meets minimum passing standards but requires revision in a few areas to meet excellent standards 18 pts
Needs Improvement
Call to action needs improvement and requires revision in most areas. 0 pts
Unsatisfactory
No call to action included or does not relate to topic.
25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSelection of Public Official 10 pts
Excellent
Public official selection is appropriate for issue. Address is accurate. 8 pts
Meets Standards
Missing information about public official. 7 pts
Needs Improvement
Inappropriate selection of public official. 0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Letter not addressed to public official.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStakeholder Interview Transcript and CV/Resume/LinkedIn Profile Link 10 pts
Excellent
Stakeholder interview transcript and CV/resume or link to LinkedIn profile of interviewee uploaded with Letter. 8 pts
Meets Standards
Document or link missing information. 7 pts
Needs Improvement
Missing document or link. 0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Documents not included.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar 5 pts
Excellent
No grammatical or typographical errors. 4.5 pts
Proficient
Minimal grammatical or typographical errors (1–2 errors). 4 pts
Meets Standards
3–4 grammatical or typographical errors. 3.5 pts
Needs Improvement
5–6 grammatical or typographical errors noted. 0 pts
Unsatisfactory
>6 errors in syntax, grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity of Writing 10 pts
Excellent
Writing is relevant to the topic and is presented logically and clearly using Standard English language. Direct course applications and synthesis of scholarly information is easily discernable. Word choice is correct, precise, and unambiguous. Sentence structure is clear, concise and well-constructed. 9 pts
Proficient
Writing is relevant to the topic but unclear at times. Writing is presented logically using Standard English language. Direct course applications and synthesis of scholarly information is easily discernable. 8 pts
Meets Standards
Writing lacks some logic or clarity but is overall discernable. May also lack relevance to the topic. 7 pts
Needs Improvement
Most writing lacks a logical and clear approach. Relevance to the topic is difficult to discern. 0 pts
Unsatisfactory
All writing lacks clarity and relevance to the topic.
10 pts
Total Points: 110
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My writer below Module 7 social forum is not going to be added to the assignment. You only need to send it via message so the I can post on the social forum before you start the main assignment. Thanks.

Module 7 Social Forum
Social forums are ungraded, collaborative forums to guide assignments. Respond to the prompts below and offer ideas and feedback to your peers. References are not required for posts in social forums.
1. What population health issue do you plan to explore?
2. Which elected/appointed official do you plan to write your letter to and why?
3. What is your goal? What do you want changed and why?

Documentation Description
Collaboration
List the names and titles of the individuals that were involved or that helped you complete this activity. Initials are acceptable, but the title of the individual should be clear. Collaborators can be from any discipline associated with your practicum activity.

Activity Categories
1. Employ inter- and intra-professional collaboration with members of the healthcare team.
2. Interact with other doctoral student specialties including PhD, DNP, and any other applicable specialties including engineering, public health, business professionals, and healthcare administration.
3. Engage with experts in nursing and other disciplines to facilitate mentorship and meaningful student engagement and education.
4. Participate in a wide variety of learning activities that bring about application, synthesis, and expansion of knowledge at the doctoral level.
5. Share in meaningful learning experiences within various practice environments that utilize nurse leaders.
6. Spend practice hours in the practice environment related to the final DNP Project or other practice-based activity.

Activity Description
Describe the activity completed.

Rationale
Justify the need for the activity in 1-2 sentences.

Module 7: Role of the DNP in Policy Change
DNP Essential VII: Clinical Prevention and Population Health for Improving the Nation’s Health
CO: 3, 6, 7

Date Time Spent (Hours: Minutes) Collaboration
Activity Category Activity Description
Rationale

Total Module 7 hours logged:

PM Signature validating total for Module 7: