Wyoming Nurses Association Legislative Day 2002

Nurses Activism

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I am so excited! I am finally going to a WNA meeting and meet some of my colleagues. I feel really out of the loop up here in the wilderness (after living in Albuquerque and being active in my RN to BSN completion program). Hopefully, this will satisfy some of my needs to feel more connected in the community. Here is the info on the WNA Legislative Day 2002 this February 20 and 21st:

Agenda includes information concerning:

Nurisng Shortage and WY legislative issues for 2002

The legislative initiatives and the legislative process

ANA Staewide legislative issues on workplace issues

Observe committees / lobby

ANA legislative agenda and public relations

WY labor laws nd nursing practice

Update on needlestick data

WNA legislative strategy

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All this for $ 50.00 (with ANA memebership) and I get 13.2 contact hours.

I have gone to these conferences in New Mexico when I was in school and they are very inspiring! I hope to meet an AllNurses person.. anyone here from Wyoming? lol okay... I know there are only a few of us.. but hehe.. I can ask....

What is your State Nurses Association doing?

B.

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Have a great time!

See below:

2002 Legislative Workshop and Reception - RN Lobby Day

March 10 - 11, 2002 Crowne Plaza Hotel, State and Lodge Streets

Empire State Plaza Convention Center, Albany, NY

Preparedness Begins With Prepared Nurses:

Where have all the nurses gone? Difficult working conditions, overburdened public health systems and a looming shortage of registered nurses make preparations to prevent or respond to national emergencies more difficult. New York nurses face huge challenges to their mission to provide quality care. American Nurses Association President Mary Foley will address the challenges facing the country and describe nursing's solutions.

Mentoring Opportunity:

New workshop attendees will have opportunities to learn from seasoned workshop verterans. Please indicate on the registration form if you would like to be a 'buddy', or if you are a first-timer that would like to pair up with a 'buddy.'

Contact Hours:

This activity is sponsored by the New York State Nurses Association, accredited as a provider of continuing education in nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Agenda:

SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 2002 -

Crowne Plaza Hotel, State and Lodge Streets, Albany

4:00 - 5:00 P.M. Networking Reception

Discover old friends and meet new ones at our pre-dinner reception. Once again, attendees will be asked to gather in areas designated geographically to promote regional networking & mentoring.

5:00 - 8:00 P.M. Banquet Dinner/Keynote (1.8 Contact Hours)

"Caring for America"

Mary E. Foley, MS, RN,

President, The American Nurses Association

A healthcare industry prepared for national disasters must be able to recruit and retain registered nurses. The public health system must prevent the spread of disease and meet needs from first response through rehabilitation. Nurses across the nation promote solutions to today's health care challenges.

8:00 P.M. Reception

Enjoy an endnote to the evening with a reception hosted by NYSNA-PAC trustees. Tickets available at the door.

MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2002 -

Empire State Plaza Convention Center

9:00 - 10:45 A.M. Legislative Briefing (1.5 Contact Hours)

"Lobbying in New York"

Gail Myers, Senior Associate Director,

Governmental & Political Relations, NYSNA

Lobbying materials, including talking points on major issues, will be reviewed to provide the foundation for a successful visit with legislators during the luncheon and/or scheduled appointments.

11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Lobbying Appointments:

Meet your legislators and/or their staff during a visit to discuss issues of concern. Instructions on how to setup an appointment and talking points will be mailed to you with your confirmation letter.

11:00 A.M.- 12:15 P.M. Getting Connected

Meet mentors from your region to plan your afternoon and follow-up activities.

12:15 - 1:30 P.M. Luncheon

Dine with legislators and other nurses from your region and share your concerns and ideas. Discover if colleagues from your neighborhood or place of work are in attendance. Make sure to identify which State Assemblymember and Senator represent you on the registration form.

1:30 - 4:00 P.M. Debriefing

Don't forget to share what you have learned, allowing NYSNA's lobbyists to reinforce the issues and follow-up after your visit. Your assessment of your legislator's views is critically important as NYSNA develops legislative strategies to advance our agenda.

1:45 - 3:30 P.M. Lobbying Appointments/Visit Capitol/Capitol Tour

Meet your legislators and/or their staff during a visit to discuss issues of concern. Observe the Legislature in session. Tour the Capitol, the Empire State Plaza Art Collection or the NY State Museum.

2:00 - 3:30 P.M. Getting Involved Workshop (Optional) (1.8 contact hours)

NYSNA will share the tools you need to carry the messages home to your colleagues, to develop a regional network of nurses willing to work on legislative issues, and to follow-up from workshop activities. This workshop will be held in Meeting Room 5 at the Empire State Plaza.

Issues:

*Practice and Governmental Affairs: Government Relations

*Assembly Committees Act on Nursing Legislation

*NYSNA Endorses Candidates in Special Election

*Current Legislative Activity

*Current Legislative Activity

*Protecting Nurse 'Whistleblowers'

*Establishing Safe Staffing Guidelines

*Disclosing Staffing Ratios

*Prohibiting Mandatory Overtime

*Encouraging Continued Competency

*Increasing the Supply of Nurses

*Protecting Nursing Practice

For issues updates and 2002 Legislative Workshop/Reception Information and Online Registration, see:

https://www.nysna.org/PROGRAMS/LEG/HOME.HTM >>>

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Thanks jt....

I gotta learn to cut and paste.. lol.. actually I need to find the WNA on the web first!

B.

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