Nevada RNFormation – May 2017

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where many legislators joined the nurses.
The afternoon offered the opportunity to
observe the Assembly’s and the Senate’s
Committee on Health and Human Services.
The day concluded with a reception
sponsored by Western Governor’s University
at the popular Firkin and Fox Restaurant.
Nurse’s Day at the Legislature 2017 not
only created awareness, but also provided
an opportunity for nurses to participate in
the legislative process and advocate for
improved population health through healthrelated
legislation. The event educated
nurses on current health-related legislation
in Nevada and provided skill development for
communicating effectively with legislators.
Surprisingly, the work doesn’t stop
with this special day. Nevada nurses can
influence legislators by communicating
with them and sharing insight and
perspective from the front lines of
healthcare.
How can you communicate effectively?
NNA can assist! Visit our website and look
under the NNA Legislative Committee’s
webpage for many resources. As a nurse,
you can light the way by participating in
activities that impact professional nursing
practice and health care, such as public
policy formation and legislation. Become
a part by joining NNA and be at the table
and not on the menu!
NNA is grateful to the sponsors,
exhibitors, and volunteers for Nurse’s Day at
the Legislature 2017!
Sponsors: Western Governor’s
University, Fingerprint Express Reno, Arthur
L. Davis Publishing Agency, Inc., Carson-
Tahoe Regional Medical Center
Exhibitors: Flying ICU, Nevada Action
Coalition, and the Nevada Advanced Practice
Nurses Association.
NNA Volunteers: Nicki Aaker, Doreen
Begley, Carrie Hinz, Peggy Lee, Amie
Ruckman, Linda Saunders, Heidi Johnston,
Jennifer Stevens, Carol Swanson, Rochelle
Walsh, and Co-Chairs Margaret Curley and
Bernadette Longo.
Nurses Day at the Legislature 2017