Wanted: Nurse Political Action Leaders

The American Nurses Association's Government Affairs Department is proud to announce the premier of the Nurse Political Action Leaders (N-PAL) program.

This program, in conjunction with the Nurse Strategic Action Team (N-STAT), is the heart of ANA's efforts to ensure that Members of Congress hear the voice of nursing. N-PAL and N-STAT both promote grassroots action—nurses reaching out to their elected officials on the issues of concern to their profession and patients. Who better to advocate for quality health care than those who are on the front lines?

ANA members who are chosen as Nurse Political Action Leaders will be ANA's liaisons to legislators and legislative staff in assigned legislative districts. The ANA and the Constituent Member Associations (CMAs) collaborate to appoint an N-PAL for each Congressional District and for each Senator. While any member of a CMA who has an interest in and commitment to nursing and public policy is eligible, CMA members with a personal connection with their legislator are especially encouraged to apply.

Want more information? Read the full Capitol Update article on N-PAL.

Want to apply?  ANA members can download the N-PAL Application here.

Questions? E-mail gova@ana.org.