Policy issues might nurses lobby Congress
On what policy issues might nurses lobby Congress? What strategies might nurse use to have their voices heard?
greater investment in nursing education and training, increased funding for research into preventive health strategies, stronger regulations on pharmaceutical companies and drug pricing.
Nurses can also advocate for more comprehensive coverage of mental health services and addiction treatment programs. Strategies nurses might use to have their voices heard include writing letters to members of Congress and other decision-makers; engaging with the media to share their stories; participating in rallies or protests; organizing town hall meetings with local constituents; beginning online petition drives within their own networks or through social media; joining forces with other advocacy organizations that share similar goals; meeting directly with representatives from both sides of the aisle at all levels of government (federal/state/local); conducting research into potential solutions for policy issues that are important to nurses' concerns or interests; attending conferences focused on healthcare topics related to nursing practice. By employing these tactics, nurses can ensure their perspectives are taken into account when it comes time for legislative decisions about policies impacting the profession.