Legislation

NCONL provides education, tools and resources for their members to be active and effective in the legislative and health policy arena.  NCONL develops relationships with key decision makers locally, state and nationally in order to advance the vision and strategic plan of the organization.  NCONL coordinates with the NC Nurses Association, NC Hospital Association, NC Area Health Education Center, NC Future of Nursing Action Coalition and many other organizations on issues that impact nursing education, practice, advocacy and/or policy.  If you are interested in becoming involved in the NCONL Legislative Committee, please email [email protected]

Toolkits:

Becoming an Effective Healthcare Advocate Toolkit.pdf

Legislative Corner ----Website Links, Blogs, and Video Resources

• Future of Nursing Campaign for Action
• American Nurses Association Website  Policy and Advocacy
• ANA's Work for Effective Health Care Reform Implementation
• AONE
• AONE Legislative Priorities for 2012Advocacy
• Advocacy Information Article regarding opportunities for US Nurses - Washington Post
• NCNA Legislative Update
• NC Foundation for Nursing Excellence
• NC Future of Nursing Action Coalition
• Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
• NC General Assembly  News, Legislative Calendar (Senate/House)
• Becoming an Effective Healthcare Advocate