This week we focused on healthcare policy initiatives and ways in which nurses can advocate and influence change. For our discussion, please complete the following:

1. Identify a healthcare issue within your community and explain the issue to your class colleagues. (You may use the same issue you identified in Week 2, but please expand your responses to address this week’s focus). ATTACHED
2. Describe the type of healthcare policy you would advocate for in an effort to change this issue.
3. What type of campaign would you need to launch in order to gather a network of support?
4. Compose a Tweet that describes what you have shared with your class colleagues. Remember, Twitter only allows for 140 characters so you will need to be concise.

Please answer each question separated and use 3 sources no later than 5 years and I attached the problem identified in the week 2.

 Why is it important to weigh patient particularly among pediatric patients? (in relation to drug administration). 

Take a moment to review the details of this assignment below and gather any necessary files. Once you’re ready to submit your assignment, move on to Step 2.

Assessment Description

The purpose of this assignment is to reflect on personal and professional development and specify an individual plan for achieving leadership objectives.

Use the “Professional Development Plan” worksheet to complete the assignment.

Reference your Essential Leadership Competencies assignment from Topic 5 for additional assistance on completing the assignment.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

Benchmark Information

This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies:

MS Leadership

1.2: Practice methods of self-reflection that contribute to the development of character required by effective leaders. 

MBA and MS Leadership

5.2: Practice methods of self-reflection that contribute to the development of character required by effective leaders.

“ How do you feel about STIGMA in mental Illness and how can we help reduce it?” 

Please cite one evidence based article in your post within the last 5 years.

Consider a patient centered issue you have observed recently (a pediatric patient). Formulate a research question related to that issue. Identify the independent and dependent variable, hypothesis and type of hypothesis. What type of research study design would you use to address that issue, what type of sampling or sampling strategy would you use? Defend your choices with support from your textbook or other peer-reviewed journal source..