RN Activist Tool Kit

Find the tools you need to take action on the issues you care about, both with your elected officials and in your community. Whether you are a new advocate who has never lobbied or contacted your elected officials before, or an outspoken activist who has been active on nursing issues for years, the information below will help you make your voice heard.

ANA-PAC Endorsement Process
Each election cycle, ANA-PAC endorses candidates with proven records as advocates for nursing and healthcare. In 2004, ANA-PAC endorsed 99 candidates for Federal Office—this endorsement represents the ANA's highest seal of approval.

ANA-PAC Frequently Asked Questions
ANA's Political Action Committee (ANA-PAC) and complementary political education are key to ANA's legislative successes in the U.S. Congress. ANA-PAC raises money to support both Republican and Democratic candidates who understand and advocate nursing issues.

Wanted: Nurses Strategic Action Team (N-STAT)
ANA's Nurses Strategic Action Team (N-STAT) makes it easy for you to unite with your colleagues across the nation and let lawmakers know how you feel by keeping you up to speed on key bills as they move through Congress and letting you know when your emails, phone calls, and letter will make the most impact.

Wanted: Nurse Political Action Leaders (N-PAL)
The American Nurses Association's Goverment Affairs Department is proud to announce the premier of the Nurse Political Action Leaders (N-PAL) program. This program, in conjunction with the Nurse Strategic Action Team (N-STAT), is the heart of ANA's efforts to ensure that Members of Congress hear the voice of nursing.

Tips: Contacting Your Member of Congress

Tips: Writing Letters to the Editor
Writing Letters to the editor of your local paper is a great way to energize other nurses, promote ANA and CMA visibility in the community, and spread the word about issues important to nurses.

Hill Basics: Visiting Capitol Hill

Hill Basics: Lobbying

Hill Basics: The Legislative Process

In-District Meetings
Even though a number of ANA members descend on Capitol Hill during the year to lobby on ANA's key issues, it is essential for members to attend in-district meetings when their representatives/senators are in their district office.