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15 Cards in this Set
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Politics
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• Politics is the Art of influencing the allocation of scarce resources.
• Politics pertains to every area of life. |
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Political action-where it takes place
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• Workplace
• Government • Financing • Health Care Organizations • Community |
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Power and Leadership
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• Network
• Be Informed • Flaunt your R.N. Proudly • The personal is Political • Be polite, persistent, & persuasive • Give $$ to support your position • Credibility is everything |
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How can my voice be heard?
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How can my voice be heard?
• Professional Organizations • Local • State • National • Knowledge is Power•Know the Issues • Build Relationships |
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Get Involved!
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• School Board
• Site Council • PTA • City/County Government • Church groups • Professional Organizations (KSNA) |
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2006 Legislative Platform (KSNA)
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2006 Legislative Platform (KSNA)
• As the largest group of health care professionals in any health care unit, nurses have a vital interest in enlightened legislation. |
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Current Legislation
• Key Bills in Congress |
Current Legislation
• Key Bills in Congress • http://www.nursingworld.org/gova • "Federal Advocacy", • "Track Legislation |
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Tips for personal meetings with Legislators
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• Make an appointment
Introduce yourself Set the agenda Understand the Issue Know your legislator's role Learn your legislator's position • Be factual and honest Show respect Be positive Be confident Send Thank-You note. Develop an ongoing relationship |
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Letter Writing Tips
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• Address properly
• Include your name, address & phone# • Identify the issue/bill • Be brief and stick to the subject • Use your own words • Support your position with data • Time the arrival of the letter • Give reasons for your position • Follow-up • Send Thank-You note |
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Telephone Calls
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Telephone Calls
• Know the issue and your position • Prepare an outline of all major points • Follow-up with a personal letter to the legislator citing • the name of the staff member with whom you spoke • 202-225-3121 for US Legislators • 785-296-2456 for Kansas Senate • 785-296-7633 for Kansas House |
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Giving Testimony at a Public Hearing
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Giving Testimony at a Public Hearing
• Prepare yourself! • Be familiar with the proposal to be heard • Find out who else will be testifying • Keep testimony factual and easy to understand • Bring copies of your testimony • Organize your testimony • Conclude with a concise summary • Thank the committee for the opportunity • Keep your promises • Be pleasant and cooperative |
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Current Health Care Issues
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Current Health Care Issues
• Nurse Staffing Plans and Ratios • Whistle•blower protection • Mandatory Overtime • Eliminating Mercury in Health Care Settings • Title Nurse • Nursing Education Incentives • Nursing Shortage • Nursing Quality Indicators • Nursing Workforce Data Collection |
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N-STAT = Nurses Strategic Action Team
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N-STAT = Nurses Strategic Action Team
N-STAT• Immediate Action Needed regarding an issue in the Legislature! • Mass responses by nurses can make a difference |
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What is a Resolution?
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What is a Resolution?
• A call for action on a subject of great importance, expressed in formal wording. • Provides a democratic, orderly process for bringing issues to the attention of the voting body. • Serves to establish or make known the position of the Association on matters of significance affecting nurses, nursing, and health care. |
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Purposes of Resolutions
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Purposes of Resolutions
• Set forth/request new policy or position. • Request action by the Association. • Declare position on significant health matters. • Support/reject actions of other groups that involve nurses or nursing practice. • Request others to take action on behalf of nurses or nursing. |
