NJSNA is advocating for nurses by speaking with our political leaders both on the state and federal level.
There are many issues that have arisen during this pandemic.  Here are three that we need to focus on improving asap:

• Availability of PPE for all healthcare facilities: Acute, Long Term, Group Homes, Home Care etc.
• Mental Health Counseling for both healthcare workers and the community at large
• Ability of APNs to have full practice authority

Here are some resources:

https://nurse.org/articles/american-nurses-association-ana-ppe-president/

https://www.psychapn.org/

https://www.apn-nj.org/legislators

Check out the APN link above.  There are terrific resources for you to review to better prepare for conversations with our legislators, fellow APNs, physicians and nurses.

They include the follow:

Research
Myths and Facts
Talking Points
FAQsSummary
Fact Sheet
Fast Facts
Health and Policymaker Recommendations

Posted by:

V. Eftychiou, APN
VP Technology & Communications, FNAP