Get Involved: Take Initiative
Legislation/Education Committee
Danielle Miller, Chair
Elizabeth Newcomb
Kelsey Scanlon
Committee Goals 2010 - 2011
- Increase student awareness, confidence, and participation in healthcare legislation, by providing education and tools to participate in the legislative process at the local, state, and federal level
- Increase communication between state and local chapters and Legislation/Education committee to facilitate involvement in lobbying for legislation
- Effective utilization of resolutions to create opportunities and positive outcomes
- Increase awareness of effects of current healthcare reform on the profession of nursing
2010 Summer Memo
2010 NSNA Voter Registration and Get-Out-the-Vote Campaign-
click here for ways your chapter can participate this September
This Legislative Action Alert section provides NSNA student members with links to contact information for their U.S. Representatives and Senators who are members of the 111th Congress. Each Legislative Action Alert seeks to facilitate members staying informed about pending national legislation that can impact nursing education, nursing practice, and the health of the nation. Links to sample emails and form letters that can be personalized and sent are provided with each Legislative Action Alert based on NSNA Policy and Resolutions adopted by the NSNA House of Delegates over the past 10 years.
Legislation/Education Political Awareness Award 2011
Deadline is Received by: March 11, 2011
Theme: Get Involved: Take Initiative
The purpose of the Legislation/Education Awards is to: educate nurses and nursing students about legislation that impacts the nursing profession and the delivery of nursing services to the public; increase awareness of legislative matters on the local, state and national levels; and to promote communication and, networking on legislative issues.
Awards and Prizes:
- State Level—Certificate and $100
- School Level—Certificate and $100
2011 NSNA Honors and Awards Booklet with Application Form - Coming in September
INITIATIVES
Cover the Uninsured Efforts Continue
NSNA Supports national Cover the Uninsured initiatives- click here for how chapters can participate in the activities
NSNA Health Care Reform White Paper/Policy Statement—click here
Resources
Video and Document Links for Legislation/Education—click here for more information
Links to Nursing Legislative Resources and Recommended Readings—click here for more information
2010 Guidelines for Planning: Legislative Activities
2010-2011 Getting the Pieces to Fit – Coming in September
Are You Covered?
NSNA members and their eligible spouse and dependents can purchase group injury and sickness insurance provided by United Healthcare Student Resources. The plan includes prescription drug coverage and continuation privilege for a period of up to nine months after graduation if eligible. It is affordable for students and their dependents. Available in most states. Visit www.uhcsr.com/NSNA or call 1-800-505-5450 for more information.
Click here to find information on additional benefits to nursing students from United Healthcare Student Resources for discount dental and vision plans and the Collegiate Assistance Program (CAP) providing 24/7 toll-free access to help in stressful situations.
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