ANA Commends Reps. Capps,Whitfield For Forming Congressional Nursing Caucus

oramar · Mar 27, 2003

This is a really good thing isn't it.

Home Health Columnist / Guide · Mar 27, 2003

Our nursing muscle is just begining to be flexed.

susanmary · Mar 27, 2003

Let's hope that there are bedside nurses, ICU nurses, etc. -- those that are actively involved in the physical care that are able to provide input. Scholarly types, fine -- but we also need experienced nurses who can tell it like it is. We're putting out "fires" constantly -- nurses are leaving the fields in droves for better working conditions and benefits. Getting the government involved? Not sure even THAT will fix it.

oramar · Mar 27, 2003

Susanmary makes a good point. Suprised I didn't think to say it. Input from nurses at bedside, Diploma, ADN, BSN and LPN all important. Not only important but essential. Don't want to listen to daily pontificating from people who have no connection to real world. All of us have had enough of that.

-jt · Mar 27, 2003

Why sit back and wait and hope that there are other bedside nurses getting involved in this? If youre interested, just do it.

The invitation to participate in the Congressional nursing caucus is open to ALL nurses. All nurses can impact Congress in this caucus by educating their elected representatives on their issues. Its up to those nurses who are interested in having their voice heard to take the initative. The forum is there. Once again, the next move is in the hands of staff nurses. They can choose to be involved or they can sit back & complain that bedside nurses arent there. Its up to them.

oramar · Mar 27, 2003

Thanks for the heads up -jt. I was wondering if contacting my representative would have an impact on this.

pattyjo, MSN, RN · Mar 28, 2003

Karen: Is there a list available of those legislators who have already signed on to this caucus? Couldn't find one on ANA website or on search.

Patty