2007-2008 THEME:
"Educated Voters - The Ultimate Patient Advocates"

As government involvement in regulation of health professionals and health care delivery grows, it is imperative that nurses and nursing students become more politically aware and active. A professional today must be aware of legislative and regulatory activities in nursing and be ready to support or oppose them in an informed manner. It is the purpose of this committee to educate the student to better understand the legislative and political process and how it affects nursing and health care.

Legislation/Education Committee
Bonnie Kluttz, Chair
Marie Cassels
Lauren Brewer

POWER POINT PRESENTATION
The Future of Nursing Needs You to "get political."
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Congratulations to the Nurse in Washington Internship (NIWI) Winner: Zennoma Richardson, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ. Zennoma will be recognized at NSNA’s 56th Annual Convention in Grapevine, TX, and will be attending the NIWI conference in Washington D.C. from March 9 – 11, 2008. Look for her winning essay in a future issue of Imprint and on www.nsna.org.

The Nurse in Washington Internship (NIWI) is sponsored by the Nursing Organization Alliance and provides nurses with the opportunity to learn how to influence health care through the legislative and regulatory processes. Participants learn from health policy experts and government officials, network with other nurses, and visit members of Congress.

BECOMING AN EDUCATED VOTER

Getting To Know the Candidates – Resources for Learning about the Healthcare Policy Positions of Candidates for President of the United States.

INITIATIVES

Cover the Uninsured Week 2008 will be held April 27 - May 3! Mark your calendars and start planning to help 47 million uninsured Americans--including more than 9 million children--get the coverage they need. There are many ways for your members to get involved in Cover the Uninsured Week 2008:

• Host an enrollment event at a hospital, community center or school
• Organize a health coverage forum with community, business and faith leaders
• Distribute information about available low-cost and free health coverage programs to uninsured individuals and families

Many Cover the Uninsured planning guides are available to help you get started and promotional materials will be coming soon! Stay tuned to find out more about how your organization can get involved. Visit www.CoverTheUninsured.org for more information and the most current facts and latest news on the issue.

Materials and Downloads

LEGISLATIVE UPDATES & LINKS

Disaster Preparedness Guidelines

Winter 2008 Memo

Side by Side Presidential Healthcare Plan Proposal

Resolutions Passed in NSNA House of Delegates

American Nurses Association

Legislation/Education Resources and Links

Legislation/Education Program Guidelines Booklet

Awards & Honors Booklet