Feedback and guidance are an integral part of any successful plan. Accessing the expertise, experience, and ideas of others allows us to fully examine topics and plans to ensure no stone is left unturned.
For this Discussion, you will utilize the expertise of your colleagues to assist you in developing your Personal Legislative Agenda. You will construct 1-2 questions regarding any areas of concerns or guidance for colleague support and suggestion.
Resources
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity. Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
WEEKLY RESOURCES
Readings
· Dawes, D. E. (2020). The political determinants of health. Johns Hopkins University Press.
· Chapter 5, “Wining the Game That Never Ends: Success Means Continuous Employment of the Political Determinants of Health” (pp. 112–130)
· Porche, D. J. (2023). Health policy: Applications for nurses and other healthcare professionals (3rd ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning.
· Chapter 12, “Evidence Informing Policymaking ” (pp. 175–183)
· Chapter 15, “Politics: Theory and Practice” (pp. 201–237)
· Document: Personal Legislative Agenda and Action Plan Exemplar (Word Document) Download Personal Legislative Agenda and Action Plan Exemplar (Word Document)
· Association of Public Health Nurses Public Health Policy Committee. (2021). Public health policy advocacy guidebook and tool kitLinks to an external site. . https://www.phnurse.org/assets/docs/APHN%20Public%20Health%20Policy%20Advocacy%20Guidebook%20and%20Toolkit%20_May%202021.pdf
· Congress.govLinks to an external site.. (2022). https://www.congress.gov/
· Congress.gov. (2022). State legislative websitesLinks to an external site. [Interactive media]. https://www.congress.gov/state-legislature-websites
· Gustafson, A. (2017, December 12). How to be a political influence—as an average citizen. CurrentsLinks to an external site. . https://smea.uw.edu/currents/how-to-be-a-political-influence-as-an-average-citizen/
· Rees, A. (2013, August 6). Digital and online activismLinks to an external site. . Reset: Digital for Good. https://en.reset.org/digital-and-online-activism/
· Social Current. (n.d.). Policy, advocacy, and communications toolkitLinks to an external site. . https://alliance1.org/web/resources/pubs/policy-advocacy-communications-toolkit.aspx
· White, N. (2018). Introduction: Why read the Effective Activist Guide. In Effective activist: An evidence-based guide to progressive social changeLinks to an external site. (pp. 6–10). Effective Activist. https://effectiveactivist.com/intro/
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To Prepare:
· Begin work on the Personal Legislative Agenda.
· Consider questions or concerns you have about the plan.
By Day 3 of Week 6
Post a response detailing the following:
Construct one to two (1–2) questions for your colleagues detailing any questions or concerns you may have regarding the Personal Legislative Agenda. Your questions should clearly describe areas you may need clarification and/or guidance for the continuation of your work on the Personal Legislative Agenda.
Make it 2 questions.