Hear Me Roar! Becoming a Policy Influencer

When nurses embrace legislative advocacy, we have the ability to build, shape, and alter current laws. Nurses are skilled bedside advocates, but often fall short in advocating in the legislative arena. This workshop will prepare nurses with the political competence necessary to influence and shape the future of healthcare. We will explore how to become a policy influencer and review the political process. Then each participant will choose a current issue affecting the nursing profession. We will define and analyze the issue, develop talking points, profile a legislator, and using role play, present your issue. Participants will leave ready to unite and elevate their voice to advocate for the nursing profession and the community.