Advocacy, Policy, and Politics
This activity will provide CNS's across the state the skills and understanding on how to advocate for changes in legislation to advance practice authority in Pennsylvania. Ultimately, then, this will improve patient care and safety in all healthcare areas.
Target Audience
Nurse
CNS
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course the learner will be able to state how to schedule a meeting with their elected officials.
Upon completion of this course the learner will be able to state how to prepare for a meeting with their elected officials.
Upon completion of this course the learner will be able to define policy and politics
Wendy Holler, MSN, RN, ONC, ACNS-BC, FARN
In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
•The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 1 contact hours.
•Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.
Available Credit
- 1.00 ANCCUPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
- 1.00 Attendance