Nursing Leadership and Political Engagement: Clearing the Way
- Presenter(s): Katie Bloedau; Kimberly Gordon; Lisa Summers
- Session Length: 50 minutes
- Date: Mar 30, 2026
Nurses have a professional obligation for advocacy, but remain significantly underrepresented in elected office. Reviewing resources available for nurse candidates, presenters will offer case studies of a few nurse legislators and focus on how employment impacted their campaigns and elected office. Nurse candidates navigate complex variables of barriers, benefits, and support. The session will focus on actions nurse leaders can take to encourage political advocacy.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
- Describe how employer policies impact nurses pursuing candidacy for elected office.
- Explain strategies leaders can use to support employed nurses running for office.
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Nurses have a professional obligation for advocacy, but remain significantly underrepresented in elected office. Reviewing resources available for nurse candidates, presenters will offer case studies of a few nurse legislators and focus on how employment impacted their campaigns and elected office. Nurse candidates navigate complex variables of barriers, benefits, and support. The session will focus on actions nurse leaders can take to encourage political advocacy.Learning Outcomes
- Describe how employer policies impact nurses pursuing candidacy for elected office.
- Explain strategies leaders can use to support employed nurses running for office.
