NEW YORK NURSE: June 2008
Have ideas for our Legislative Program?
The 2009-2010 NYSNA Legislative Program will be approved at the annual meeting on Sept. 27.
An outline of the current program appears below and a detailed version can be found in the “Legislative Advocacy” section at www.nysna.org. Members who have suggestions for additions or changes to the program should contact Governmental Affairs at 800-725-NYRN(6976), ext. 283.
The deadline for comments is July 11, 2008.
2007-2008 Legislative Program
Adopted by the 2006 NYSNA Voting Body
Consumer Advocacy and Health Promotion
NYSNA monitors and supports state and federal legislative proposals to:
- Promote access to quality health care for all people
- Protect the health of vulnerable populations
- Promote enhancement of public health systems
- Support the rights of all individuals
- Foster pay equity and comparable worth
- Protect the environment
Educational System for Nursing
NYSNA monitors and supports state and federal legislative proposals to:
- Promote access to nursing education within institutions of higher learning
- Support initiatives to meet the future needs for registered professional nurses
- Initiate legislation that establishes the baccalaureate as entry into professional nursing practice, including provision for “grandparenting”
Environment in which Nursing is Practiced
NYSNA monitors and supports state and federal legislative proposals to:
- Promote professional practice
- Protect the public through upholding the Nurse Practice Act
- Protect employee rights and safety
- Maintain liability insurance
Government Accountability for Healthcare Policy and Assuring Quality of Care
NYSNA monitors and supports state and federal legislative proposals to:
- Provide adequate funding for health care
- Support initiatives to reform the state budget
- Promote an election process that is responsive to citizens