1. + Legislation 101 Caroline Miller, Chair of the Legislation and Education Committee NSNA Director

2. + About Me Junior at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh PA NSNA Board of Directors Legislation and Education Committee

3. + Topics! What is health policy? Why should nurses (nursing students) get involved in politics and healthcare policy? How can you get involved? Resources to get involved. Current issues. Communication! National Nurses Associations My committee’s goals and how do we implement resolutions? Questions!

4. + What Is Health Policy? “Decisions, plans, and actions that are undertaken to achieve specific health goals within a society” (WHO, 2015) Vision for the future Expected roles of groups Informs people

5. + Why Should We Get Involved? Everything we do is affected by health care policy! We are large in number! We should have a voice!

6. + How Do You Get Involved? Keep current! Follow an issue that interests you! Run for an office!

7. + Resources US Department of Health and Human Service World Health Organization Local and State Health Agencies

8. + Current Issues Interstate Nurse Licensure Compact Mandatory Overtime Student loans

9. + Communication! Identify legislators that represent you Monitor what they are doing How they have voted on certain topics Get involved in the legislation campaigns!

10. + Write A Letter To Your Legislator! Always be factual and respectful Make your argument tight Appeal to the legislator’s interest Make a specific request of your legislator Personal link

11. + National Nurses Associations National nurses associations are involved in health policy!

12. + My Committee! Goals How do we implement resolutions? How can you get involved!

13. + Questions?