Rhetorical Analysis Notes
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Rhetorical Analysis Notes
ENG 112 Measamer
Answer the following questions with lots of specific detail. You can use direct quotes, but where possible try to do both. First answer in your own words, then include a direct quote that supports your ideas. Be sure to indicate the page number of every quote. Hoban, R. (2023, March 6).
Advanced practice nurses who want more independence in NC Tussle with doctors who oppose granting it
. North Carolina Health News. https://www.northcarolinahealthnews.org/2023/03/06/advanced-practice-nurses-in-nc-
tussle-with-doctors-who-oppose-granting-more-autonomy/
1.
Situation/Context What motivated the writer to write this? Who is the author? Where did the text appear?
a.
The write, Rose Hoban, was motivated to write this article about the ongoing struggle between nurse practitioners and physicians in North Carolina regarding to the autonomy of the nurses. The text appeared in NC Health News and explored the the challenges faced by nurses who want more independence in their practice., specifically focusing on nurse practitioners and nurse anesthetists. Hoban sheds light on barriers nurses face in gaining autonomy, such as the requirement for physician oversight and the resistance from physician organizations.
2.
Purpose
What does the writer want readers to do or think about? How do you know?
a.
Hoban wants reader to understand the ongoing struggle between nurse practitioners advocating for more autonomy and physician organizations resisting those changes. The writers also want readers to question the reasoning behind the opposition to granting more autonomy to nurse practitioners, especially in light of the positive outcomes and patient satisfaction ratings shown by nurse practitioners Hoban wants the readers to consider the financial motivations behind the opposition, as evidenced by the campaign donations made by both nurse anesthetists and anesthesiologists. In the article the readers said, “The battle over scope of practice is increasingly looking like a monetary arms race, with side raising and spending more and more each election cycle.” This highlights the writer's emphasis on the financial aspect of the fight between advanced practice nurses and physician organizations.
3.
Claims What is the writer’s MAIN CLAIM? What are the minor claims? What type of claim is the author making? What reasons are used to support the claim? a.
Hoban’s main claim is that nurse practitioners in NC are facing opposition form physicians in their push for more autonomy. The minor claims include the challenges nurse practitioners face in finding physicians supervisors, the lack of movement on legislation to grant advanced nurse practitioners more independence, the financial aspects of the battle over scope of practice, and the differing viewpoints on patient safety between nurse anesthetists and anesthesiologists. Hoban is making a claim of value, arguing that nurse practitioners should be granted more autonomy to provide better access to healthcare.
i.
One reason used to support the claim is the personal experiences of nurse practitioners like Stephenie Brinson who have struggles to find and maintain supervising physicians. Brinson mentions, “Getting a supervising physician was a real challenge…After expanding her clinic, with another four nurse practitioners, her physician's supervisor charges $500 every month for each nurse practitioner on staff.”
ii.
Another reason used to support the claim is the lack of movement on legislation to grant nurse practitioners more autonomy. Hoban says, “ But there was no provision for the changes that nurses passionately want…The nurses aren’t taking their exclusions from the bill sitting down, and they’ve mustered their forces behind a separate bill to give them the autonomy that exists in dozens of other states: the SAVE Act,
a perennial proposal for more autonomy for advanced nurse practitioners.” This shows the ongoing efforts of nurse practitioners to advocate for more autonomy despite facing opposition.
4.
Audience
What does the language, writer’s references, and structure imply about
the audience? a.
Based off “Sen. Joyce Krawiec ( R-Kernersville) said she’s heard stories from
advanced practice nurses around the state about how the supervision process is abused. She recounted the story of one constituent, an advanced practice nurse from Forsyth County…’Her supervising physician is still licensed in NC
but retired to Tennessee,’ she said at a news conference to announce the bill
filing”, the language, writers references, and stricter of the article imply that the audience is likely composed of healthcare professionals, policymakers, and individuals with a stake in the debate over advanced practice nurses’ autonomy. The references to specific legislation, lobbying efforts, and industry organizations suggest that the audience is expected to be well-versed in the intricacies of healthcare policy and regulation. The structure of the article, with detailed accounts of individual nurse practitioners’ experiences and quotes from legislators and advocacy groups, caters to an audience familiar with the nuances of the healthcare system.
Fill in each chart with evidence from the text. Use direct quotes or summarized excepts that support each Rhetorical Appeal, then explain how that evidence influenced or was indented to influence the audience. Also, briefly evaluate whether it was effective. Why or why not? Ethos Chart
Evidence from text Impact on Audience
Evaluation “Nurses gather in force in the legislative halls of power at least
once a year, hoping that lawmakers will hear them and make changes that they say could make health care more accessible and affordable.”
This evidence establishes the credibility of nurses as advocates for change in the healthcare system, showing their
dedication to improving the system for the benefit of patients.
This evidence id effective in appealing to the audience's sense
of of trust in nurses’ expertise and commitment to their cause.
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“Physicians maintain that their opposition to giving more autonomy to the nurses is all about the patients, not about ceding their authority.”
This evidence appeals to the reputation and trustworthiness of
physicians as caregivers who prioritize patient safety above all
else.
This evidence may be effective in swaying the audience’s opinion in favor of physicians by framing their stance as being in the best interest of patient care.
“Without physician involvement
compromises patient safety and is opposed by the vast majority of North Carolina voters, who want a physician to respond to an anesthesia emergency during surgery.”
This evidence appeals to the audiences trust in the majority opinion and highlights the importance of physician involvement in patient care for ensuring safety.
This evidence is effective in persuading the audience to support the continued roles of physicians in healthcare based on the perceived consensus of voters. Pathos Chart
Evidence from text Impact on Audience
Evaluation “Brinson is fed up with having to pay a doctor every month to examine her patient's chart and paperwork twice a year – just so
she can run a private nursing practice in Garner.”
This evidence evokes sympathy and frustration form the audience towards Brinson’s personal challenges and struggles in navigating the current healthcare system.
This evidence is effective in appealing to the audience's emotions and garnering support for Brinson and other nurses facing similar obstacles.
“The situation for nurse practitioners and nurse midwives is slightly different… It’s not so easy in situations like
Brinson’s, where advanced practice nurses go out their own.”
This evidence highlights the individual struggles and barriers
faced by nurse practitioners like
Brinson, creating a sense of empathy and understanding in the audience.
This evidence is effective in eliciting an emotional response and building a connection between the audience and the challenges experiences by nurse
practitioners.
“The battle over scope of practice is increasingly looking like a monetary arms race, with each side raising and spending more and more each election cycle.”
This evidence conveys a sense of frustration and cynicism towards influence of money in shaping healthcare policies and decisions.
This evidence is effective in appealing to the audiences' sense of injustice and raising awareness about the financial interests at play in the debate over scope of practice for nurses.
Logos Chart
Evidence from text Impact on Audience
Evaluation “Nearly 10 percent of the campaign spending by anesthesiologists - $61,600 – went to House speaker Tim Moore, who plays an instrumental role in deciding topics and bills the full House will take on each session.”
This evidence appeals to the audience’s reliance on evidence-based supporting claims against nurse practitioners and nurse anesthetists.
This evidence is effective in challenging the oppositions arguments by questioning the validity of their claims and emphasizing the importance of
empirical evidence in the debate over scope of practice.
“Many of the advanced practice nurses say loosening restrictions in unlikely to lead to whole cloth abandonment of their ties to physicians… That is not what happened in the dozens of states that allow for a wider scope of practice.”
This evidence presents a logical argument based on the argument based on the experience of other states to support the case for granting more autonomy to nurse practitioners.
This evidence is effective in providing a reasoned justification for expanding the scope of practice for nurses by
citing successful examples from other states and challenging the oppositions concerns about autonomy.
“ There are few studies to back up assertions of eroded patient safety with nurse practitioners… The research on nurse anesthetists is less conclusive.”
This evidence appeals to the audience’s reliance on evidence-based research and highlights the lack of conclusive data supporting claims against nurse practitioners and nurse anesthetists.
This evidence is effective in challenging the opposition’s arguments by questioning the validity of their claims and emphasizing the importance of
empirical evidence in the debate over scope of practice.
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