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[vbennett @vbennet13]

@JazzolynnKelly @kmciltr1 Absolutely, this is such a critical area for nurses to be. Nurses have a trusted voice in and outside of healthcare and can use that voice to help improve our health system.
#HealthPolicy21 #JHSON

[vbennett @vbennet13]

@MoSchneidy @kmciltr1 Exactly! I appreciate the enthusiasm in this because it’s absolutely true!
#HealthPolicy21 #JHSON

[Misti Schneidewind @MoSchneidy]

@kmciltr1 A6: EVERYWHERE! Nurses outnumber all other health professionals combined and work in every field of healthcare. There is no area where we do not have boots on the ground and we should ALWAYS have a seat at the table when decisions are being made. #HealthPolicy21 #JHSON

[vbennett @vbennet13]

@kmciltr1 Link to the ANA legislative priorities:
https://t.co/nQmvk5vzlJ
#HealthPolicy21 #JHSON

[vbennett @vbennet13]

@kmciltr1 A6: Nurse involvement is needed for supporting current legislation affecting nursing workforce (Tittle VIII) and continued advocacy for bills affecting COVID relief (CARES act.) Additional legislative priorities for nurses are listed by the ANA #HealthPolicy21 #JHSON

[vbennett @vbennet13]

@RischKathrynDNP @kmciltr1 I couldn’t agree more! Nurses take on the role as advocates daily and that advocacy shouldn’t stop at the bedside. #HealthPolicy21 #JHSON

[Kathryn Risch @RischKathrynDNP]

@kmciltr1 A4: Nurses are natural advocates for themselves and their patients. Attend your local city meetings when decisions are made about local hospitals! Write your legislators, discuss the barriers your patients encounter, speak up #HealthPolicy21 #JHSON
https://t.co/AS3k2Mvirr

[vbennett @vbennet13]

@kmciltr1 Link to the Maryland Nursing Association and the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments:
https://t.co/M0nbxrBDhh
https://t.co/dqOIuMYM5D
#HealthPolicy21 #JHSON

[vbennett @vbennet13]

@kmciltr1 A4: Nurses can be advocates at a local level by assuming leadership positions within their workplace, joining local nursing organizations that support local legislation (Maryland Nurses Association), and being involved in local councils or committees. #HealthPolicy21 #JHSON

[vbennett @vbennet13]

@jasminegil_21 @kmciltr1 That is an incredible stance to take for both nurse practitioners and Alaskan patients. I am unaware of the laws in Alaska, but I know the importance of being more respected as providers in order to gain more autonomy and increase overall access to care. #HealthPolicy21 #JHSON

[vbennett @vbennet13]

@kmciltr1 Link to the DSMT brief and the Diabetes Advocacy Alliance:
https://t.co/pHTi0JFQ6E
https://t.co/U58U9dDBFI
#HealthPolicy21 #JHSON

[vbennett @vbennet13]

@kmciltr1 A1: I am a member of ADCES (Association of Diabetes Care…) where I advocate for improved diabetes care and education. By being a member, I support organizations such as the Diabetes Advocacy Alliance and stay informed about current bills like the DSMT act. #HealthPolicy21 #JHSON