Arrange to meet with a Federal, State, or Community judiciary member whose scope of authority includes health policy. Conduct an interview of the person seeking their opinion on the health policy topic. You will need to familiarize yourself with a specific current issue that you would like to seek the legislator’s opinions or view. Hint: the newspaper, television, blogs, professional organization websites frequently talks about some health related issues [be mindful of how stakeholders’ perceptions may differ regarding the same set of facts]
Write a reaction paper related to the interview, including a description of the health issue and how a nurse could inform/shape health policy related to that issue. Include your observations and reaction to the interview. The paper (700 – 750 words, exclusive of references, double-spaced) will be graded on the following criteria and requires a minimum of 3 references no more than 5 years old.
Describe the health issues and the person or persons selected to interview stating why selected.
Include your reaction to the meeting and exchange with the policy person
Include your and the person(s) interacted with responses and interpretations related to the health policy that was discussed
Describe the nurse’s role and potential actions related to this health policy issue and why it is important.
What did you learn through this experience and how will it be used be used in the future
****I know you cannot meet with anyone. Please just write like you did.
