2021 Advocacy Camp
January 25, 2021
8:15am–11:30am
The Washington State Legislature’s 2021 Regular Session is just around the corner, beginning Monday, Jan. 11. Because of the pandemic, the legislature is expected to meet remotely — and so will we.
Join us virtually for WSNA’s 2021 Advocacy Camp on Monday, Jan. 25, from 8:15 to 11:30 a.m. This year's Advocacy Camp will feature a keynote presentation by Governor Jay Inslee.
Nurses are on the frontlines of the pandemic response, and much of this legislative session will focus on how to keep essential workers safe. State revenues are down, due to the economic recession caused by the pandemic; that means budget gains for nursing school faculty in our state’s community and technical colleges will be at risk.
WSNA will continue to advocate for public health funding and investment in school nurses.
Your strong nurse voices will continue to make an impact in Olympia. By attending Advocacy Camp, you will learn how to build relationships with your elected officials.
Your voice is more essential than ever.
This event is open to nursing schools, students and WSNA members.
Agenda
| 8:15–8:30 a.m. | Check in | |
| 8:30–8:40 a.m. | Opening and Welcome | Travis Elmore, RN, BSN Lynnette Vehrs, MN, RN |
| 8:40–9:00 a.m. | Legislative Lay of the Land | Jennifer Muhm, MPA |
| 9:00–9:45 a.m. | Legislator Analysis: Understanding Your Elected Officials | Justin Gill, DNP, ARNP, FNP‑C |
| 9:45–10:05 a.m. | Learning Activity Interview with one-person showcase | Justin Gill, DNP, ARNP, FNP‑C |
| 10:05–10:20 a.m. | Break | |
| 10:20–11:10 a.m. | How to Be an Effective Advocate Panel | Katharine Weiss, MPA |
| 11:10–11:30 a.m. | Keynote Speaker | Governor Jay Inslee |
| 11:30–11:35 a.m. | Wrap up/Closing Comments | Lynnette Vehrs, MN, RN |
Register now:
Nurses and students registering on their own should use the “Individual Registration” option.
Schools who are registering and paying for groups of students should use the “Group Registration” option.