Nursing Leadership

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Nursing Leadership
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Introduction
A policy is a set of basic rules that are associated guidelines which are enforced and
formulated by an organization’s governing body, to limit and direct its actions for the
achievement of its long-term goals (Birkland 2015).
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1. For what reasons is a policy circle suitable in a new policy development?
In creation of a new policy, a policy circle is necessary as explained by the following
stages of its development (Prebisch 2016).
Stage one: Agenda setting
Being the first step in the cycle, agenda setting helps policymakers to identify the key
problems that need to be addressed (Goddard & Krebs 2015). Themes of discussion have to
be subjected to different types of agenda before involved parties move them forward.
Stage two: Policy formation
This phase involves serious negotiations between parties, usually opposing one another as
they fight to ensure their desires and needs are met. The significance of this stage of
policymaking is that it answers to problems that are argued and shaped.
Stage three: Policy legitimation
To ensure legitimacy in Australia, a policy must be subjected to the process of legislation.
After this, it is regarded as law and can be implemented. The importance of the legitimation

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process is that it makes sure the public considers the actions of the government to be
authoritative and legal.
Stage four: Policy implementation
The action of policy is put in place by this phase. Obligation passes to policy
implementers from policymakers. Policies can further be developed as this is happening.
Stage five: Policy evaluation
Stakeholders evaluate the policy to find out whether they’ve created a policy that will
ensure they achieve their goals. They should put the following into consideration in order to
determine this: how outcomes can be evaluated effectively, criteria of determining outcomes,
ways of navigating between the effectiveness and policy efficiency.
Stage six: Termination, succession or maintenance of a policy
After implementation, use and relevance of policies are gauged periodically. The result of
this may be termination, amendment or continuation of the policies.
7. What are some of the four factors to be enclosed in development of an
environment free smoke policy for a college?
In creation of a smoke free ecosystem policy within a college, the below explained factors
ought to be put into consideration (Mamudu, Cairney & Studlar 2015).
A restrictive regulation in which smoking is not allowed on sight

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Use of tobacco and smoking to be prohibited while in class, while in the university library,
in the washrooms, area of residence, parking lots or any outdoor areas within the university’s
compound (Brose, Partos, Hitchman & McNeill 2017).
The higher learning institution doesn't allow the smoking break to go off premises. All
students must not have the smell of tobacco products or smoke on their person during their
stay within the university.
Within the appointed smoking place
The only smoking area within the institution is the outdoor space marked ‘’smoking zone’’
situated at the enclosed area behind the building. Smoking along the path to the smoking area
is considered illegal, by any entrance or exit to the building, in the parking area or any other
outdoor area. Failure to abide by these regulations leads to punishment.
Language to outline what is not and what is permitted
To enhance good health, comply with the institution or local government regulations to
ensure the improvement of indoor air quality, the institution ought to be entirely smoke-free.
That comprises the use of smoking products and all tobacco, including chewing tobacco,
pipes, chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes, and cigars. All smoking products are illegal within the
university. Smoking is prohibited in all premises of the institution without exception.
The inclusion of a notice of enforceability
Policy ought to be enforced and all students, workers, lecturers or any other person are
expected to abide by this policy while within the university compound. Any failure shall so
lead to disciplinary action including termination. To avoid trouble with the institution remain
responsible at all times.