Some of the key legislative issues that nurses often advocate for include: - Safe Staffing Ratios: Ensuring that there are enough nurses to provide safe and effective patient care. - Nursing Workforce Development: Securing funding for nursing education and training programs to address nursing shortages. - Scope of Practice: Advocating for laws that allow nurses to practice to the full extent of their education and training. - Healthcare Access and Equity: Promoting policies that improve access to healthcare services for underserved and vulnerable populations.
