Legislation Education

Don't Just Survive - Succeed: Legislation and Education is Your Opportunity to Lead

Legislation/Education Committee
Jaclyn T. Coleman, Chair
Megan K. Seston
Miranda McNicoll

Committee Goals 2011 - 2012

1. Increase awareness of current health care legislation and evidence-based nursing research and its effect on the nursing profession and the public's well-being
   
2. Increase member voter registration and member participation in local, state and national legislative issues.
   
3. Effectively utilize resolutions to inform members, other organizations and the public.
   
4. Increase communication between state chapters, local chapters and the Legislation/Education committee to facilitate member legislation and education research involvement
   

2011 Fall Memo
2011 Summer Memo
 

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

Guidelines for Planning: Legislative Activities

2011-2012 Getting the Pieces to Fit

2011 NSNA Honors and Awards Booklet

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.