This chapter discusses the importance of written communication in nursing practice. Effective writing promotes the use of critical thinking and analysis, and ensures that those individuals with whom the nurse interacts will understand what is being said. E-mail communications with other members of the health care team necessitate proper writing skills. Professional writing in nursing is an important way to communicate with others, express ideas, present information, advance research, and teach others about the discipline of nursing. The nurse explains the present situation, shares present assessment findings, and makes recommendations for solving the problem. Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation (SBAR) provides a common and predictable structure for communication and can be used in any clinical domain. Labor pain can be influenced by a number of factors, such as culture, anxiety, and environment. The chapter also discusses the PICOT method, a mnemonic that encompasses the key components of a well-focused question.