Homework:
It is vital to understand how to communicate your viewpoint about a current issue. In this homework, you will develop a letter to your legislator about a current health problem. Once you have completed this homework, save the letter to use as a template for future health issues which need to be presented to your legislator.
• Step 1: Select a current health problem that is being debated at the national and/or state level (e.g., the proliferation of "pill mills" and pain clinics), and state why it is of interest.
• Step 2: Identify a legislator (state or federal) and state why that person is the appropriate one to contact.
• Step 3: Draft a one-page letter to the legislator including the proper salutation and the components below:
o Introduce yourself and your reason for writing.
o State concisely what you understand to be the current socioeconomic, political, and ethical issues surrounding the problem.
o Discuss the implications of the problem for nursing or nursing practice.
YouTube Video: "Writing a Formal Business Letter"
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.