Knowing how to communicate with legislators and governing bodies is an essential part of nursing advocacy.
When it comes to participation in the legislative process, it's important to identify and build relationships with local, state, and federal policymakers.
CNOs should know who the decision-makers are and what committees they are on, and try to become their subject matter experts who they can call upon to discuss nursing-related issues.
The Winning Edge for Advancing Nursing Advocacy and Legislation webinar included three experts on the subject: Rudy Jackson, SVP and CNE of UW Health and HealthLeaders Exchange member, Claire Zangerle, CEO of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership and SVP and CNE of the American Hospital Association, and Natalie Nicholson, CNO of Denver Health.
Here's what the panelists recommended for communicating with legislators.
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G Hatfield is the CNO editor for HealthLeaders.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
CNOs should focus on one or two key issues when communicating with legislators, and edit down their messaging to be clear and concise.
Many organizations also have government relations teams who can partner with CNOs on nursing issues and help navigate conversations with legislators.