7th Annual NP Lobby Night
Tuesday, January 25
6:30 - 9:05 p.m.
Online
Sponsored by Nurse Practitioner Association of Maryland (NPAM)
Agenda:
- 6:30 p.m. - Welcome & Introductions of Special Guests/Congratulations to Sen. Addie Eckardt: AANP Excellence in State Advocacy Award Recipient – NPAM Legislative Committee Chair, Claire Bode
- 6:35 p.m. - “Advocacy 101”, Janet Selway, NPAM Legislative Committee member (0.5 CE)
- 7:05 p.m. - “A Working Primer: Understanding the General Assembly Website – Sarah Peters, NPAM Legislative Consultant (0.5 CE)
7:35 p.m. - “I’m in Annapolis, now what do I say?” – Bill Pitcher, NPAM Legislative Consultant & Claire Bode, NPAM Legislative Committee Chair (0.5 CE) - 8:05 p.m. - “What is a PAC and Why Should I Support?” – Dale Jafari & Kamala Via, NPAM PAC Co-Chairs (0.5)
- 8:35 p.m. - “APRN Compact: Implications for Maryland and Beyond” – Ashley Shew, AANP State Policy Consultant (0.5 CE)
- 9:05 p.m. - Closing Remarks
*Application has been submitted for CE to AANP
Join to learn why you, as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, need to be a part of your professional association.
- Gain a broader understanding of the importance of political advocacy and the lobbying process
- Learn how to navigate the General Assembly website to access bills that affect your practice as a Nurse Practitioner
- Understand what a PAC (Political Action Committee) is and why you should lend your support
- Learn about the bills that NPAM is following to protect your practice
- Learn best strategies for communicating with a legislator, and how to deliver an elevator speech
- Hear from Delegates and Senators who represent YOU
- Learn more about the APRN Compact
- Have fun while learning and test your trivia knowledge to win door prizes!
Zoom link will be sent to all participants 2 days prior to event.