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Assignment 1: Affordable Care Act Analysis Paper (29 points)
The student will write a scholarly paper that analyzes the ethical, political, economic, and cultural impact of the 2010 Patient
Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) on patient and population outcomes.
Assignment Criteria:
Develop a scholarly paper that addresses the following criteria:
1. Provide a brief overview of the ACA
2. Compare and contrast how the ACA has changed from 2010 to the current healthcare environment of 2022.
3. Describe the impact ACA has on patient and population outcomes from the following perspectives:
Nova Southeastern University
Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing 14
NSG 7350: Leading in Complex Healthcare Systems
Activities and Assignments (202420)
9.14.21 HEM;1.14.22LLS/TG; 9.13.22 JM; 12.5.22 TG/JM; 2.6.23TG/JM; 7.26.23 KJB
ï‚· Ethical
ï‚· Political
ï‚· Economic (including cost-effectiveness and sustainability)
ï‚· Cultural
4. Discuss how the doctoral of nursing practice (DNP) is prepared to impact patient and population outcomes positively:
ï‚· Commitment to system solutions
ï‚· Evidence-based leadership skills
ï‚· Sound financial decisions
5. The scholarly paper should be in narrative format, 5 to 6 pages, excluding the title and reference page.
6. Include an introductory paragraph, a purpose statement, and a conclusion.
7. Include level 1 and 2 headings to organize the paper.
8. Write the paper in the third person, not the first person (meaning do not use ‘we’ or ‘I’) and in a scholarly manner. To clarify:
I, we, you, me, our may not be used. In addition, describing yourself as the researcher or the author should not be used.
9. Include a minimum of five (5) professional peer-reviewed scholarly journal references to support the paper (review in Ulrich
Periodical Directory) and be less than five (5) years old.
10. APA format is required (attention to spelling/grammar, a title page, a reference page, and in-text citations).
11. Submit the assignment to Turnitin prior to the final submission, review the originality report, and make any needed changes.
12. Submit by the posted due date.
Assignment 1: Affordable Care Act Analysis Paper Grading Rubric (29 points)
Assignment Criteria 12 points 10 points 4 points 2 points
All topics/criteria
addressed, and all
questions fully answered.
All topics/criteria
addressed, and most
questions fully answered.
All topics/criteria
addressed, and most
questions partially
answered.
One or more topics/criteria
not addressed or completely
answered.
Quality/Accuracy of
Information
12 points 10 points 4 points 0 point
Nova Southeastern University
Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing 15
NSG 7350: Leading in Complex Healthcare Systems
Activities and Assignments (202420)
9.14.21 HEM;1.14.22LLS/TG; 9.13.22 JM; 12.5.22 TG/JM; 2.6.23TG/JM; 7.26.23 KJB
Assignment 2: Cost-Benefit Analysis/Paper (25 points)
A cost-benefit analysis (CBA) compares anticipated financial benefits against the proposed project’s costs to implement and sustain
the project’s changes. Differences between the two identifies financial return on investment (ROI). The student will conduct a
cost/benefit analysis on the proposed Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project and write a scholarly paper that explains the CBA and
anticipated ROI.
Information clearly
relates to the main
topic/criteria. It includes
several supporting details
and/or examples.
Information clearly
relates to the main
topic/criteria. It provides
supporting details and/or
examples.
Information clearly relates
to the main topic/criteria.
A few details and/or
examples are given.
Information has little or
nothing to do with the main
topic/criteria.
Organization 3 points 2 points 1 point 0 point
Information is very
organized with well-
constructed paragraphs
and levels of heading.
Information organized
with well-constructed
paragraphs and levels of
heading.
There is an attempt at
organization, but errors
exist. No levels of
heading.
The information or overall
structure appears
disorganized.
Sources 2 points 1 point 0.5 point 0 point
All references are from a
relevant professional
peer-reviewed scholarly
journal, within a 5-year
timeframe, or a classic/
historical source.
The majority of
references are from a
relevant professional
peer-reviewed scholarly
journal, within a 5-year
timeframe or a
classic/historical source.
Some references are from
non-peer-reviewed
scholarly sources or older
than 5-years.
Majority of references are
from non-peer-reviewed
scholarly sources or older
than 5-years.
Earned Points
Up to 10% of the assigned points (total points of assignment) can be deducted from the earned points for errors in APA style [title
page, introduction, purpose statement, level heading, conclusion, references, citations, and format], spelling, and/or grammar.
Final Total