2024 Nurses Day at the Legislature
Blue Federal Credit Union
2401 East Pershing Boulevard
Cheyenne, WY 82001
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 7:00pm MT - Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 5:00pm MT
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Info
Credits Offered
This event offers
5.0 CNE credits
to attendees.
Accreditation Info:
ANCC.
Additional Information
Nurses Day at the Legislature is an annual event that brings together nurses from all corners of the healthcare industry to engage with policymakers, legislators, and government officials. This event serves as a platform for nurses to advocate for the best interests of patients and the nursing profession as a whole. Here's why this event is so significant:
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Amplifying Nursing Voices: Nurses are at the frontlines of healthcare, witnessing firsthand the challenges and issues patients face. Their insights and experiences are invaluable in shaping healthcare policies. Nurses Day at the Legislature provides them with a platform to voice their concerns, suggestions, and expertise to policymakers.
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Policy Influence: By engaging directly with legislators, nurses can influence healthcare policies, regulations, and legislation. They can advocate for improved patient care, safe staffing levels, and better working conditions, which can ultimately lead to better healthcare outcomes for everyone.
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Educational Opportunities: Nurses Day at the Legislature offers educational opportunities for nurses to understand the legislative process and how they can actively participate. It empowers them with the knowledge and tools they need to advocate effectively for their profession and their patients.
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Building Solidarity: The event also fosters unity among nurses. When nurses from various specialties and backgrounds come together, they can share their experiences and concerns, creating a united front for advocating for positive change in the healthcare system.
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Raising Awareness: Nurses Day at the Legislature raises awareness among the general public and policymakers about the critical role nurses play in healthcare. It highlights the importance of listening to those on the frontlines to drive evidence-based policy changes.
Registration Refund and Cancellation Policy
$25 administration processing fee will be assessed for personal cancellations prior to January 31, 2024. No refunds will be provided for personal cancellations after January 31, 2024. All cancellations must be in writing to director@wyonurse.com. Please call the office at 307-222-6931 if you would like to discuss transferring your paid registration.
Event Agenda
2024 Nurses Day at the Legislature
Event Agenda
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 7:00pm MT - Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 5:00pm MT
All times listed in
Mountain Time (US & Canada).
Download event agenda (PDF)
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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5:00pm - 6:30pm
Legislative Debrief
Various
Provides attendees with an understanding of WNA’s legislative agenda and provides information to help educate legislators on matters that impact nursing. The Debrief will also provide resources for how to voice concerns, provide education, and offer expertise to policymakers in a collaborative manner so the voice of nursing is heard when you meet with Legislators at the reception.
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7:00pm - 9:00pm
Legislative Reception
Various
Join us for a Reception with our very own Wyoming State Legislators, nurses and healthcare professionals. This will be a great time to meet with those that represent our communities throughout the state. The reception will include beverages and Hors D'Oeuvres.
Thursday, February 22, 2024
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8:30am - 9:00am
Registration and Networking with Sponsors
Various
Take time to visit with our great sponsors before the days education begins.
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9:00am - 10:00am
Federal Update -What’s on the Drawing Boards for Nurses and Patients?
Lisa Stand, J.D., Director of Policy and Regulatory Advocacy at the American Nurses Association
1.0 CE CreditLisa Stand will be presenting on topics including: how to identify opportunities for advocacy at the federal level, how to assess what policy initiatives mean for nurses and the profession in the future, how to formulate action plans to engage with policymakers on key concerns for nurses and their patients, and how to access tools and information to support advocacy plans.
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10:00am - 10:30am
Break with Sponsors
Take time to visit with our great sponsors.
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10:30am - 12:00pm
The Legislative Process - Interactive Session - Part 1
Various
1.5 CE CreditsParticipants will identify current issues presented in the 2024 Wyoming legislative session that have the potential to impact the profession of nursing.
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12:00pm - 1:30pm
Lunch with Sponsors
FInish up Bingo with Sponsors to see who will wina prize.
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1:30pm - 4:00pm
The Legislative Process - Interactive Session - Part 2
Various
2.5 CE CreditsParticipants will use an interactive discussion/roleplaying forum to introduce participants to the legislative processes. Participants will provide a bill for introduction and follow it through the progression of the legislative processes.