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AGENDA
8:00 am

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

lansing center

Registration and Breakfast

9:00 am
Welcome
Jeff Breslin, RN, MNA President

GET CONNECTED!

Nurses and health care professionals are born advocates. Think of the many people you speak to face-to-face during the day patients, family members, doctors, co-workers and ancillary staff. You provide experienced knowledge at the bedside. You have no trouble advocating for your patients when its needed. That same knowledge and the ability to advocate are desperately needed at the Capitol. The passage of Right to Work legislation has greatly harmed nurses ability to advocate for their patients through collective bargaining. Now legislators must be held accountable and pass a safe patient care bill that will help health care professionals protect their patients. We must advocate with our legislators face-to-face about what we see every day in our workplace. Nurses are working short-staffed while hospitals focus on building programs and the bottom line. This is not a time for being timid. Its time to take your advocacy skills to the Capitol and make a difference for Michigans future. At the 2013 Michigan Nurses MARCH!, youll hear from nurses just like you who have stepped out and made that connection. These RNs will provide helpful information from their own experiences to use in your visits. During the morning, well give you the latest tools to take with you to the legislative offices and information about the current political situation in Michigan. Well prepare you to take that step toward meeting with legislators face-to-face and then, together, well march to meetings with the legislators from your individual districts. By the end of the day, youll have the confidence and advocacy skills to seek out your legislators both at home and at the Capitol. Its time for our senators and representatives to hear what health care professionals have to say. Your voice is needed!

9:05 am

How We Advocate for Ourselves and Our Patients (panel discussion)

The thought of talking to legislators face-to-face is challenging for many health care professionals. The MNA nurses on the panel (see panel members advocating in the pictures below) will share the tips theyve learned to be effective representatives of the nursing profession at the Capitol. From testifying before committees to legislative office visits; talking with the media and speaking before a crowd of thousands, our members will take you through the lessons theyve learned to help you raise your voice for nursing issues!

(Left) Charlotte Folkersma, RN, a nurse from Chippewa War Memorial Hospital in Sault Ste. Marie, speaks against Right to Work legislation during a rally at the Capitol. (Top right) Joyce Stein, RN, from the University of Michigan Health System, speaks at a press conference about the health concerns surrounding polluted air in Michigan. (Lower right) Kelly Brunk, RN, a nurse from Sparrow Hospital, shares with the media her concerns about patients who will be adversely affected by Right to Work legislation.

9:35 am

Nurses Essential Role in the Fight for Safe Patient Care .5 CEs

Noon

Leadership Lunch
Senate Democratic Leader Gretchen Whitmer (D-23) and House Democratic Leader Tim Greimel (D-29) (invited) will share the issues for 2013 and how nurses can address them. The 2013 MNA Friend of Nursing award will be presented to a legislator who has championed nursing issues.

Rep. Jon Switalski (D-28) Sponsor of the House version of the safe patient care legislation Debra Nault, RN, CNM, MNA Associate Executive Director of Nursing Practice Objective: At the end of the presentation, participants will be able to analyze the components of their role as a staff nurse who will promote safe patient care. Most legislators have no idea whats involved with providing safe patient care. Its our job to educate them. During this session, youll learn why nurses are the ideal professionals to speak out for safe patient care, learn how to present the need for the legislation and hear from the legislators who are leading the charge.

1:00 pm

Connecting with Michigan State Senators

Farnum Senate Office Building Nurses and health care professionals will share the importance of nurse-to-patient staffing ratios with their individual Senators.

2:00 pm 2:30 pm

Legislative Meeting Debrief

Lansing Center

10:00 am

The Political Landscape and How Nurses Can Make a Difference .5 CEs
Ken Fletcher, Associate Executive Director for Government Relations and Outreach Objective: At the end of the presentation, participants will be able to list three ways nurses can contribute to change in the political health care arena. 2012 was a huge year in politics, and the events that happened will affect nursing in Michigan for years to come. Find out how nurses can still have a strong voice in the legislative process and what you can do to advocate effectively.

How the MNA PAC Represents Nurses

John Armelagos, RN, Chair MNA PAC Board of Trustees
What is the MNA PAC and why is it so important? This session will give you a better understanding of how the MNA PAC supports candidates and the difference it made in the 2012 election.

2:45 pm

10:45 am

Connecting with Media: Getting Your Message Across .5 CEs

Dawn Kettinger, MNA Director of Communications
Objective: At the end of the presentation, participants will be able to describe communication techniques that will enhance the impact of the intended message. A TV reporter pulls you aside during an event and asks your opinion on why safe patient care legislation is important. How would you answer? Learn what to say (and what not to say) about nursing and other issues during this session.

Connecting with Michigan State Representatives

Anderson House Office Building Take the need for nurse-to-patient staffing ratios to your Representative! Attendees will meet with their individual legislators/ legislative staff.

3:20 pm

Closing Remarks and Evaluations

MICHIGAN NURSES MARCH! March 6, 2013 Lansing Center Registration Form

(or register online at www.minurses.org)

GENERAL INFORMATION
Goals At the conclusion of this event, attendees should be able to: Personally communicate with legislators and their staff to discuss legislative and public policy matters that affect the practice and profession of nursing. Describe the public policy issues that impact nursing practice and safe patient care. Identify the diverse public policy stakeholders. Understand public policy stakeholders roles in the political process. Registration Space is limited. February 28, 2013 is the postmark and online registration deadline date. No refunds will be disbursed after February 28, 2013. If an email address is not provided, a confirmation will be sent via U.S. mail. Fee Fee includes breakfast, lunch and conference materials.

Name Street Address City/State/Zip Personal E-Mail (please print carefully) Home Phone School (if nursing student) Grad. Date

FeeS $10 - MNA Member $35 - Non-MNA Member $50 - Late registration after February 28 TOTAL PAYMENT Payment method Check enclosed payable to Michigan Nurses Association Charge my: Visa American Express Card No. Signature Mastercard Discover Exp. Date

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Location/Accommodations Program sessions will be held at the Lansing Convention Center, 333 E. Michigan Avenue, Lansing. A limited number of overnight rooms have been reserved at a special discounted rate of $118.95 at the Lansing Radisson Hotel (connected via skyway to the Lansing Center). Individual attendees will make reservations for the event directly with Radisson reservations at 800.333.3333 or with the hotel at 517.482.0188. Reservations may also be made by logging on to the web address at www. radisson.com/lansingmi. Use the Promotional Code: MNA213 to receive your discounted group rate. Reservations by attendees must be received on or before February 28, 2013. Questions Contact Cameron Fure, 888.MI.NURSE, ext. 5511, or cameron.fure@minurses.org. CE Credit Michigan Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Centers Commission on Accreditation. 1.5 contact hours will be awarded to RNs who are in attendance for the entire day and complete the evaluation.

February 28, 2013 is the postmark and online registration deadline date. A confirmation e-mail will be sent once the registration has been processed. Mail form and fee to: Michigan Nurses MARCH! c/o Michigan Nurses Association 2310 Jolly Oak Road Okemos, MI 48864 Use the fax to register with credit card information only at 517.349.5818. If you register by fax, DO NOT mail a duplicate copy. Questions? Call 888.MI.NURSE ext. 5511 OR 517.853.5511.

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