Position Paper A crucial role of nurses, especially when facing the current healthcare system dilemmas, becoming an advocate for their clients in both hospital and community settings. The purpose of this paper is to explore issues dealing with drug practices, research and prescriptive issues, drug administration, and ethical concerns of potential therapeutic regimens that individuals may encounter in order to become better advocates. The student is to follow the rubric in developing a 3-to-5-page paper. Position Paper Topic “Polypharmacy in the Older Adult Population” Grading Rubric Background: Demonstrates well-developed understanding of all aspects related to the issue. Description of Position: demonstrates well-developed statement of position. Justification of Position: gives persuasive argument consistent with position & considers opposing position. Implications for the future: considers all positive & negative implications of the position taken. Organization: effective use of APA format. Clear, compelling introduction. Conclusion: effectively summarizes position. Organized so parts support the whole. Evidence: Presents relevant & accurate evidence. Interprets evidence accurately. Wide variety of references including refereed journals.
