NR 506 Week 7 DQ: RN as Healthcare Policy Leader

NR 506 Week 7 DQ: RN as Healthcare Policy Leader

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As a health policy professional leader, communicating with lay audiences is an important skill in promoting the health of the community for master prepared registered nurses. Develop a concise position statement reflecting the research findings and recommendations by experts as they relate to workplace support for breastfeeding mothers, medical marijuana services in the community, genetic testing or applications of stem cell research, transgender care, abortion, end-of-life care,  or a community service administered by Family Nurse Practitioners (if you pick this one be specific about the type of community service the FNP would work in or manage)

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Position statements have the following characteristics:

• It is generally a short paragraph that minimally includes two elements, your argument and the rationale.
• It should explain why your argument is important.
• It should be directly and clearly stated.
• It should be concise yet dense.
• It should be a powerful statement that establishes your credibility and sets the tone for expectations.

Singh and Lukkarila (2017)

Singh, A.A., Lukkarila, L.(2017). Successful academic writing: A complete guide for social and behavioral scientists. New York: Guilford

 

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Apr 8, 2018Apr 8 at 5:32pm

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Breastfeeding in the Workplace

A Sample Answer For the Assignment: NR 506 Week 7 DQ: RN as Healthcare Policy Leader

Title: NR 506 Week 7 DQ: RN as Healthcare Policy Leader

One area that society can improve on is the acceptance of breastfeeding in the workplace. Breastfeeding not only has benefits for the baby but also for the mother (Kozhimannil, Jou, Gjerdingen, & McGovern, 2016). Babies will experience reduced rates for conditions including GI infections, SIDS, diabetes, and obesity (Kozhimannil et al., 2016). Mothers can also gain benefits by having a decreased risk for postpartum depression, diabetes, arthritis, and even some cancers (Kozhimannil et al., 2016). The recommendation is for mothers to only breastfeed for the first six months of the child’s life (Kozhimannil et al., 2016). In recent years, the number of women breastfeeding has increased, but the number of women who continue the practice upon returning to work does not support this trend (Kozhimannil et al., 2016). When women were asked why they were not breastfeeding, returning to their full-time job after maternity leave is the primary reason (Kozhimannil et al., 2016). Even though the government has mandated that places of employment allow mothers frequent breaks to breastfeed during the day, there are issues with having adequate space for women to pump besides a bathroom, facilities to store expressed milk, and a lack of workplace support (Kozhimannil et al., 2016).

I have seen some of my coworkers experience these trials when they return as new mothers. We have an office space that is the unofficial breastfeeding room. In one instance, a mother was in the room when a physician came to the floor; he was upset that he could not use that room to chart. Even though there were plenty of other spaces with computer access, he caused somewhat of a scene. Most places of employment have policies for breastfeeding, but the execution of those policies might be problematic (Anderson et al., 2015). An open line of communication between the mothers and employers should exist to ensure that the mothers have what they need to continue with breastfeeding upon returning to work (Anderson et al., 2015).

Breastfeeding is a health practice that can have lifelong benefits for children; a mother should have complete control when deciding if she wishes to breastfeed. Not having approved time or sufficient space to pump while at work are not valid reasons that should prevent any mother from breastfeeding. We should advocate for procedures to be in place so that the choice of whether to breastfeed is simple for those mothers who wish to continue this practice when they return to work. In the past, some of my coworkers have confided that they were sometimes scared to complain about problems with breastfeeding at work because they did not want to cause any friction. They had already been absent from work due to maternity leave and did not wish to raise any concerns asking for special treatment. No mother should feel this way. We, as a society, should do a better job supporting our mothers.

References

Anderson, J., Kuehl, R. A., Tschetter, L., Drury, S. M., Schwaegerl, M., Yoder, J., & … Lamp, J. (2015). Policies Aren’t Enough: The Importance of Interpersonal Communication about Workplace Breastfeeding Support. Journal Of Human Lactation, 31(2), 260-266.

Kozhimannil, K. B., Jou, J., Gjerdingen, D. K., & McGovern, P. M. (2016). Access to Workplace Accommodations to Support Breastfeeding after Passage of the Affordable Care Act. Women’s Health Issues: Official Publication Of The Jacobs Institute Of Women’s Health, 26(1), 6-13. doi:10.1016/j.whi.2015.08.002

Rachel, you have some good evidence to support your position on breastfeeding.  Look up some position statements and see if you take what you have and write it as a position statement.

A Sample Answer 2 For the Assignment: NR 506 Week 7 DQ: RN as Healthcare Policy Leader

Title: NR 506 Week 7 DQ: RN as Healthcare Policy Leader

Mothers having the means and understanding from their employers when it comes to breastfeeding can become an issue. Majority of work places have existing policies in place regarding breastfeeding and pumping, but not all places have adequate locations for mothers to take their allotted breaks to pump. Some staff members make the mothers feel less than because they need to pump. I am for mothers being able to breastfeed at work. Having the location and support of the place of work is something that should be a guarantee for mothers at their workplace. Breastfeeding not only has benefits for the child, but for the mother as well (Kozhimannil, Jou, Gjerdingen, & McGovern, 2016). The medical recommendation for mothers to breastfeed is for the child’s first six months of their life (Kozhimannil, et al., 2016). If a woman chooses to stop breastfeeding her child, it should be completely her decision not based on not having the services available to her at her place of work.

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Reference

Kozhimannil, K. B., Jou, J., Gjerdingen, D. K., & McGovern, P. M. (2016). Access to workplace accommodations to support breastfeeding after passage of the affordable care act. Women’s Health Issues: Official Publication Of The Jacobs Institute Of Women’s Health, 26(1), 6-13. doi:10.1016/j.whi.2015.08.002

A Sample Answer 3 For the Assignment: NR 506 Week 7 DQ: RN as Healthcare Policy Leader

Title: NR 506 Week 7 DQ: RN as Healthcare Policy Leader

Very good post. I can relate to what you said about having the time and location to pump while at work. When I had my first daughter I was working in the Intensive Care Unit. I was only able to breastfeed her for about 5 or 6 months, because I was not allowed the time to breastfeed her at work. Of course no one came right out and said “no you can’t” but coverage was very limited and often times I didn’t feel that it was safe for me to leave my patients.  When my now 21 month old was a baby I experienced the same type of response while I was in ICU.  I would call to get coverage and someone may come an hour or sometimes three hours later. I remember times where I just wanted to cry because I was so frustrated and because I was kind of in pain to be honest.  The times when I was able to pump,  I was often interrupted which was so very frustrating. Doctors, housekeeping, other nurses, and even family members on a few occasions would come into the break room when I was trying to pump. I never felt like I had privacy. Other nurses would get annoyed because I actually got to “take my breaks.” Anyone who has ever pumped knows that that is not a break.  When I took my new job as an Instructor RN, I had a whole new experience. I could now pump whenever I wanted and I had a private office where I wasn’t worried about being interrupted.  Having had both experiences, I think breastfeeding mothers definitely deserve their privacy. Of

course, I wouldn’t ask for special treatment and I think they should limit their times where they pump, but they should be allowed the time and space. When I worked a 12 hour shift I would try to pump once in the morning, at lunch, and once in the afternoon. I felt that was reasonable, as technically we were allowed two 15 minute breaks and a lunch break.   I wish that people wouldn’t shame mothers who try to breastfeed as it is already such a selfless and time consuming thing.

 

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NR 506 Week 7 DQ: RN as Healthcare Policy Leader Grading Rubric Guidelines

Performance Category	10	9	8	4	0
Scholarliness Demonstrates achievement of scholarly inquiry for professional and academic decisions.	Provides relevant evidence of scholarly inquiry clearly stating how the evidence informed or changed professional or academic decisions Evaluates literature resources to develop a comprehensive analysis or synthesis. Uses valid, relevant, and reliable outside sources to contribute to the threaded discussion	Provides relevant evidence of scholarly inquiry but does not clearly state how the evidence informed or changed professional or academic decisions. Evaluates information from source(s) to develop a coherent analysis or synthesis. Uses some valid, relevant, reliable outside sources to contribute to the threaded discussion.	Discusses using scholarly inquiry but does not state how scholarly inquiry informed or changed professional or academic decisions. Information is taken from source(s) with some interpretation/evaluation, but not enough to develop a coherent analysis or synthesis. Little valid, relevant, or reliable outside sources are used to contribute to the threaded discussion. Demonstrates little or no understanding of the topic.	Discusses using scholarly inquiry but does not state how scholarly inquiry informed or changed professional or academic decisions. Information is taken from source(s) without any interpretation/evaluation. The posting uses information that is not valid, relevant, or reliable	No evidence of the use of scholarly inquiry to inform or change professional or academic decisions. Information is not valid, relevant, or reliable
Performance Category	10	9	8	4	0
Application of Course Knowledge – Demonstrate the ability to analyze, synthesize, and/or apply principles and concepts learned in the course lesson and outside readings and relate them to real-life professional situations	Posts make direct reference to concepts discussed in the lesson or drawn from relevant outside sources; Applies concepts to personal experience in the professional setting and or relevant application to real life.	Posts make direct reference to concepts discussed in the lesson or drawn from relevant outside sources. Applies concepts to personal experience in their professional setting and or relevant application to real life Interactions with classmates are relevant to the discussion topic but do not make direct reference to lesson content	Posts are generally on topic but do not build knowledge by incorporating concepts and principles from the lesson. Does not attempt to apply lesson concepts to personal experience in their professional setting and or relevant application to real life Does not demonstrate a solid understanding of the principles and concepts presented in the lesson	Posts do not adequately address the question posed either by the discussion prompt or the instructor’s launch post. Posts are superficial and do not reflect an understanding of the lesson content Does not attempt to apply lesson concepts to personal experience in their professional setting and or relevant application to real life	Posts are not related to the topics provided by the discussion prompt or by the instructor; attempts by the instructor to redirect the student are ignored No discussion of lesson concepts to personal experience in the professional setting and or relevant application to real life
Performance Category	5	4	3	2	0
Interactive Dialogue Replies to each graded thread topic posted by the course instructor, by Wednesday, 11:59 p.m. MT, of each week, and posts a minimum of two times in each graded thread, on separate days. (5 points possible per graded thread)	Exceeds minimum post requirements Replies to each graded thread topic posted by the course instructor, by Wednesday, 11:59 p.m. MT, of each week, and posts three or more times in each graded thread, over three separate days. Replies to a post posed by faculty and to a peer Summarizes what was learned from the lesson, readings, and other student posts for the week.	Replies to each graded thread topic posted by the course instructor, by Wednesday, 11:59 p.m. MT, of each week, and posts a minimum of two times in each graded thread, on separate days Replies to a question posed by a peer Summarizes what was learned from the lesson, readings, and other student posts for the week.	Meets expectations of 2 posts on 2 different days. The main post is not made by the Wednesday deadline Does not reply to a question posed by a peer or faculty	Has only one post for the week Discussion posts contain few, if any, new ideas or applications; often are a rehashing or summary of other students’ comments	Does not post to the thread No connections are made to the topic
	Minus 1 Point	Minus 2 Point	Minus 3 Point	Minus 4 Point	Minus 5 Point
Grammar, Syntax, APA Note: if there are only a few errors in these criteria, please note this for the student in as an area for improvement. If the student does not make the needed corrections in upcoming weeks, then points should be deducted. Points deducted for improper grammar, syntax and APA style of writing. The source of information is the APA Manual 6th Edition	2-3 errors in APA format. Written responses have 2-3 grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors. Writing style is generally clear, focused, and facilitates communication.	4-5 errors in APA format. Writing responses have 4-5 grammatical, spelling and punctuation errors. Writing style is somewhat focused.	6-7 errors in APA format. Writing responses have 6-7 grammatical, spelling and punctuation errors. Writing style is slightly focused making discussion difficult to understand.	8-10 errors in APA format. Writing responses have 8-10 grammatical, spelling and punctuation errors. Writing style is not focused, making discussion difficult to understand.	Post contains greater than 10 errors in APA format. Written responses have more than 10 grammatical, spelling and punctuation errors. Writing style does not facilitate communication. The student continues to make repeated mistakes in any of the above areas after written correction by the instructor
	0 points lost				-5 points lost
Total Participation Requirements per discussion thread	The student answers the threaded discussion question or topic on one day and posts a second response on another day.				The student does not meet the minimum requirement of two postings on two different days
Early Participation Requirement per discussion thread	The student must provide a substantive answer to the graded discussion question(s) or topic(s), posted by the course instructor (not a response to a peer), by Wednesday, 11:59 p.m. MT of each week.				The student does not meet the requirement of a substantive response to the stated question or topic by Wednesday at 11:59 pm MT.

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