Instructions
· Select a current health problem that is being debated at the national and/or state level and state why it is of interest
· Identify a legislator (state or federal) and state why that person is the appropriate one to contact.
· Draft a letter to the legislator including the proper salutation (see examples below)
· Introduce yourself and your reason for writing.
· State concisely what you understand to be the current socioeconomic, political, and ethical issues surrounding the problem.
· Discuss the implications of the problem for nursing or nursing practice.
· Make a clear request for action.
· Request a response.
· Include in-text citations and a reference list.