- Select a current health problem that is being debated at the national and/or state level (e.g., the proliferation of “pill mills”, pain clinics, etc) and state why it is of interest. Be sure to research your problem.
- Identify a legislator (state or federal) and state why that person is the appropriate one to contact, you will show why this is right person to contact based on the supporting data you provided in your letter.
- Draft a letter to the legislator in business block format including the proper salutation.
- Introduce yourself and your reason for writing.Include the following in the body of your letter:
- Introduce yourself and your reason for writing.
- State concisely what you understand to be the current socioeconomic, political, and ethical issues surrounding the problem. You must have supporting data (include citations).
- Discuss the implications of the problem for your community, nursing or nursing practice.
- Make a clear request for action. You must have supporting data (include citations).
- Request a response.
- Include a reference beginning on the page following the end of the letter, also include citations in the body of your letter. At least three references are required.