DescriptionThis assignment will provide you with the opportunity to practice influencing policy by communicating with a legislator about a current health problem. The letter should be in block format for a business letter. You do need to support with evidence.
PLEASE INCLUDE THESE AREAS IN THE LETTER,
1.Select a current health problem (ABORTION) that is being debated at the national and/or state level
2.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
3.Draft a letter to the legislator in business block format including the proper salutation. (CHOOSE A STATE OR LOCAL SENATOR, INCLUDE HIS/HER BUILDING ADDRESS )
4.Introduce yourself and your reason for writing
5.State concisely what you understand to be the current socioeconomic, political, and ethical issues surrounding the problem. You must have supporting data (include citations).
6.Discuss the implications of the problem for your community, nursing or nursing practice
7. Make a clear request for action. You must have supporting data (include citations). Request for response
8. INCLUDE A REFERENCE PAGE, USE 3 SCHOLARLY REFERENCES THAT ARE 5 YEARS AND UNDER PLEASE.
