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This assignment is due Saturday, 6/29/24, no later than 11:59 p.m. (Initial response). Please respond to two of your peers’ posts by Sunday, 6/30/24, no later than 11:59 p.m. 
Directions:
Overview:
Research and evidence-based practice are cornerstones of nursing and health policy. They provide the foundation for informed decision-making and the development of policies that can significantly impact health outcomes. This discussion board focuses on understanding how research is used in political and policy arenas, particularly concerning health and social policies for children, evidence-based practice and policy, and community action in response to health crises.
Objectives:
Students will:
Understand the utilization of research as a political and policy instrument.
Explore the influence of research on health and social policies for children.
Examine the relationship between evidence-based practice and policy-making.
Analyze case studies of community action in health crises and their policy implications.
Instructions:
Initial Post (Due by Sunday, 6/29/24 by 11:59 PM):
Choose two chapters from the list provided. Summarize the central themes and discuss how research and evidence-based practice inform health policy within the context of those themes.
Develop a question for your classmates that encourages critical analysis of the intersection between research and policy.
Response Posts (Due by Monday, 6/30/24, by 11:59 PM):
Respond to at least two peers’ posts by addressing their questions with your insights, integrating knowledge from the textbook and other scholarly sources.
Provide a thoughtful example or case study demonstrating the application of research in policy-making or the implications of policy on nursing practice.
Chapters to Choose From:
Ch. 10: Research as a Political and Policy Tool
Ch. 11: Using Research to Advance Health and Social Policies for Children
Ch. 52: Evidence-Based Practice and Policy
Ch. 72: Taking Action: Why Not Minot?
Ch. 76: Taking Action: Contaminated Water and Elevated Blood Lead Levels
Grading Criteria:
Posts will be graded based on comprehension, analytical depth, relevance to the nursing field, interaction with classmates, and adherence to the instructions. Your discussions should be supported by citations from the textbook and peer-reviewed sources.
Please engage with this material thoughtfully and with a professional tone, reflecting on how research and evidence can drive policy changes that affect nursing practice and patient outcomes.
Please Note:
Once you formally upload your first post, you cannot delete or revise it. Therefore, reviewing your post before uploading would be in your best interest. 
You will not be able to see anyone else’s posts until you post first. When you upload your original post, you can view everyone else’s posts to read and respond to others.
Note: Refer to the Discussion Board rubrics on the Discussion Board page, which are attached here.