Nurses Month - Week 4 - Community Engagement

May is Nurses Month 

Week 4 - May 22 - 31

Focus on engaging with your community this week, whether virtually or in-person!!

Here are some things you can do!

*Educate members of your community on what nurses do beyond the bedside (many are not aware) — advocacy, shaping public policy, or serving as an organization board.  Help promote nurses’ invaluable contributions by engaging with your community and educating them on what nurses do. The vital role of nurses as leaders in their organizations, on boards of directors and as elected officials at the local, state and federal levels is making a difference in improving the nation’s health.

*Discuss current and ongoing health care issues with elected officials at the local, state, or federal level. Elected officials should be visible and accountable for their positions on health care.

*Stay up to date with ANA’s Policy & State Government Affairs program which monitors trends in nursing-related legislation in the states.