ISNA's 2026 Advocacy Lecture Series: 101 - Foundations

CE Information

3.75 contact hours

Completion Time

4 hours

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Indiana State Nurses Association

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Overview

This introductory course equips nurses with foundational advocacy skills to influence health policy, improve patient outcomes, and advance the nursing profession. Participants will learn key principles of advocacy, effective communication strategies, and practical steps to engage with legislators, professional organizations, and community stakeholders. Designed for nurses new to advocacy, this training emphasizes real-world applications and empowers participants to become confident voices for change.

Learning Objectives

Define advocacy in the context of nursing and healthcare
Understand the legislative process and how bills become laws
Identify personal representatives at state, and federal levels
Practice communication strategies for effective advocacy with policymakers
Increase confidence in participating in advocacy efforts

CE Information

This activity offers 3.75 contact hours to attendees.

Accredited by Georgia Nurses Association.

This is part one of a two-part series, both 3.75, for a total of 7.5 contact hours. Don't miss part 2 - 201 Applied Advocacy.

Disclosures

This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Georgia Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.