This session will address academic - practice partnership challenges and how we can leverage the voices of all nurses of various levels and degrees to work together in moving nursing forward across academia and health care practice settings. 

“Legislative Advocacy:

How to take the pulse of your Lawmakers”

Advocating for your patients is an important aspect of healthcare. Legislative Advocacy is another avenue to advocate for your patients and the Nursing profession through the public policy arena. Learn from WNA Executive Director Gina Dennik- Champion and former State Senate Minority Leader Jennifer Shilling, about the important aspects of educating lawmakers on healthcare policies and learning to tell your story about how public policy impacts access to care, patient experiences and the Nursing profession. 

"The Health Professionals' Role in Leading Grassroots Community Health Initiatives: A Successful Case Study Analysis"

This session will explore a case study focused on how health professionals in Superior, Wisconsin, successfully partnered with community members to halt the construction of a 600+ megawatt methane gas plant. It will highlight the collaborative efforts of healthcare professionals and local leaders in advocating for environmental justice, health equity, and sustainable energy practices. Presenters will share practical strategies and tools for health professionals to get involved in similar local climate action initiatives and empower communities to make informed, health-conscious decisions.

Intent to provide a voice for those in long term care, hospice, andrural access hospitals through a panel discussion

Up to four poster authors will present their project/study in a 10-15 minute podium presentation format

Up to four poster authors will present their project/study in a 10-15 minute podium presentation format