Select the state where you plan to work as an advanced practice nurse and investigate the state’s policies on access to contraception and abortion for women with insurance and those without. What are the state’s infant and maternal mortality rates? Discuss the possible relationship between these factors. Address how as an advanced practice nurse and nursing leader, one can influence desired change in the current health policies. Be sure to identify one MSN Essential that most relates to this topic in your discussions.
Discussion Board Rubric
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| Introduction and quality of discussion’s Argument
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1 point
It is consistent with application in research related to its context. Clarity of ideas. |
0.5 point
The topic has a partially weak association to clarity of ideas and related topic.
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| Objectivity of Tone, overall quality & Review of Literature in APA 6th format within past 7 years | 1 point
Tone is consistent, addressed professionally and objectively. Evidence in literature supports arguments.
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0.5 point
The tone is not consistently objective. Partially poor evidence in review of literature. |
| Quality of Reply posts | 1 point
Consistent clarity and supported by research evidence.
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0.5 point
Partially lack of clarity or lack of support with research evidence. |