investigate current and actual legislative initiatives that have either passed or pending approval by the house, senate or Governor’s office and draft a letter to a specific legislator and offer support or constructive argument against pending policy or legislation.
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)
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 the 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
I have attached weeks two assignment. for reference its on Florida.
