March 2011 brought daylight savings time, the official start of spring and the North Carolina Nurses Association “Nurses Day at the Legislature.” March 8 was a big day at the North Carolina General Assembly when almost 1,000 nurses and nursing students visited the legislature to speak with elected officials and discuss issues important to the nursing profession.
On June 16th, in conjunction with the ANA House of Delegates, approximately 300 nurses from across the country came to Capitol Hill to take part in the ANA 2010 Lobby Day. This year we also added a virtual component, allowing 1200 nurses from all over to follow the action “virtually” on Facebook and Twitter. On our “Virtual” Lobby Day homepage participants were able to research issues and write letters to their Members of Congress leading to over 400 letters sent!
On June 16th, nurses from across the country will come to DC to ensure that the voices of nurses are heard on Capitol Hill!
