Instructions This written assignment requires the student to investigate his her local state and federal

Instructions

This written assignment requires the student to investigate his/her local, state and federal legislators and explore their assigned committees and legislative commitments. The student is expected to investigate current and actual legislative initiatives that have either passed or pending approval by the house, senate or Governor’s office. The student will draft a letter to a specific legislator and offer support or constructive argument against pending policy or legislation.  The letter must be supported with a minimum of 3 evidence based primary citations. (See Rubric)

1. The letter must include a discussion regarding your local, state and federal legislator and his/her assigned committees and legislative commitments.  
2. The letter must discuss the specific policy or legislation (Bill or Act)
3. The letter must offer support or constructive argument against pending policy or legislation. 
4. The letter must be supported with a minimum of 3 evidence based primary citations.
5. Follow the Grading Rubric Closely

Rubric

Legislation Type State or federal, scope of practice, reimbursement, loan repayment etc. Review of the Literature Use a min of 3-4 primary sources of evidence. Not older than 5 years

Current Policy What is the current policy or health policy issue and how might it impact nursing or healthcare? Proposed Policy or Pending Changes to Policy What are they? Be specific. You may have multiple changes in one piece of legislation

Stakeholders Who benefits from the changes? Who supports the changes/legislation? Outcomes How will this impact nursing practice and the healthcare system?

Uses correct spelling, grammar, and professional vocabulary. Provides credible resources using correct APA format.

The state I want the project focused on is Florida.

example of letter

Date

The Honorable________________

The State Senate (or House of Representatives)

State Capitol

Santa Fe, NM  87503

Dear Senator (or Representative)____________:

Letter Content

Cite appropriate References in the content of the Letter

Sincerely,

Your Name

References Page Must be included after the Letter

List References in APA format