MSN5400 Healthcare Policy and Delivery Systems Discussion Board Instructions 2026

Discussion Overview

Students examine current healthcare policies and their effects on nursing practice in this assignment. The task involves selecting a specific policy from recent years and discussing its implications for patient care delivery. Participants post their initial response and then reply to at least two classmates to encourage thoughtful exchange.

Task Details

Select a healthcare policy enacted since 2020, such as those related to telehealth expansion or access to mental health services. Analyze how the policy influences nursing roles, resource allocation, and overall system efficiency. Include examples from clinical experiences or reliable sources to support the points raised.

Main Requirements

• Post an initial response of 400 to 600 words by Wednesday at midnight.
• Respond to two peers with substantive comments of at least 150 words each by Sunday evening.
• Incorporate at least three scholarly sources in the initial post, cited in APA format.
• Focus on clarity, relevance to policy impacts, and respectful dialogue in responses.

Length and Format

The initial post ranges from 400 to 600 words, while replies stay between 150 and 200 words. Use standard academic formatting with references listed at the end of each post.

Grading Rubric

The discussion carries 50 points total, broken down as follows:

1. Content Depth (20 points): Clear analysis of the policy, supported by examples and sources.
2. Relevance and Insight (10 points): Connections to nursing practice and system delivery.
3. Peer Responses (10 points): Meaningful engagement with classmates’ ideas.
4. Writing and Citation (10 points): Proper grammar, structure, and APA adherence.

Recent policies on telehealth have expanded access for rural patients, allowing nurses to conduct virtual assessments and reduce travel burdens. Evidence shows improved adherence to treatment plans when patients receive timely follow-up through these platforms. Nurses advocate for sustained funding to maintain these services and address disparities in technology access.

Buppert, C., 2021. Nurse practitioner’s business practice and legal guide. 7th ed. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning. Available at: https://books.google.com/books?id=example.

Cleveland, K.A., et al., 2019. Affordable care: Harnessing the power of nurses. Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 24(2). doi:10.3912/OJIN.Vol24No02Man02.

Wakefield, M.K., et al., 2021. The future of nursing 2020-2030: Charting a path to achieve health equity. Washington, DC: National Academies Press. doi:10.17226/25982.

Mason, D.J., et al., 2022. Policy & politics in nursing and health care. 8th ed. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier. Available at: https://www.elsevier.com/books/policy-and-politics-in-nursing-and-health-care/9780323554985.