Advocacy & Public Policy
Resources from the American Hospital Association (AHA) on advocacy and public policy health care issues.
While a legislator may be an expert on one or two issues, it is impossible for every lawmaker to master every issue likely to come before Congress. Elected officials rely on staff, outside expertise and constituent input to effectively represent the people of their district or state.
Become an effective advocate by taking action on issues facing nurse leaders.
Refresh your knowledge on the basics of the legislative process. Find out the basics of how a bill becomes a law to the current congressional nursing caucus members.
As nurse leaders, you know how detrimental cuts to nursing workforce development would be to the health care system and your patients.
In order to become a successful advocate, you need to know the basics of the legislative process.
Learn how to become a better advocate for nurse leaders through a series of advocacy training videos. ? AONL Member Only Content ?
United States Cadet Nurse Corps was authorized by the U.S. Congress and signed into law in July 1943. It was a non-discriminatory program. Its purpose was to help alleviate the nursing shortage which existed during World War II. This legislation would provide honorable discharges, medal privileges…
The Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act would reauthorize critical Nursing Workforce Development programs through the fiscal year 2024. The nursing workforce programs that Title VIII provides are critical to strengthening the nursing field.
As a nurse leader, you face many challenges. What you may not be aware of are the myriad legislative issues affecting the nursing profession as a whole.