This document provides instructions for an assignment to write a 3-page editorial summarizing scientific research on vaping use and relevant health policy. The editorial should be written for The American Journal of Nursing, synthesizing at least 3 scholarly sources on the health effects of vaping and a related proposed policy. It should discuss who needs to take action, when action is needed, what that action could entail, and why such action would benefit healthcare.

1. As a healthcare professional, effective communication is an essential skill
As a healthcare professional, effective communication is an essential skill for you to have.
For this assignment, you will synthesize scientific research with relevant health policy, and
write a professional editorial piece for public consumption. TOPIC: Vaping Use Your role:
Content contributor for The American Journal of Nursing Audience: Healthcare
professionals, nursing and administrative. Format: 3-page paper, EDITORIAL style. Use the
PUSH style of writing. Plus, a cover and reference page. A minimum of three scholarly
sources should be included. In-text citations are required. APA style should be followed
throughout. Structure: Choose any scientific research topic, with relevant and reliable
scholarly sources available for you to review. If your background is clinical, your focus may
be heavy on the science or clinical elements. If your background is more administrative, you
may choose research which is more closely to a social issue (such as emergency
contraceptives, vaping use, etc.) Choose a policy or proposed policy that directly relates to
your area of scientific research. Write an editorial article, approximately 3 pages in length,
summarizing the scientific research on your chosen topic, and aligning it with relevant
health policy. Explain the need for increased awareness around the topic: Who needs to do
something about it, When action is needed, What that action could look like, and Why such
action will positively influence the future of healthcare.