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Advocacy Academy

 

Registration for Advocacy Day 2025 is now closed.

Please contact ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúdirectly at aonladvocacy@aha.org with any questions. Learn more about the legislative process ahead of the event.

 

The ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúAdvocacy Academy is an advanced online and in-person education program that educates nurse leaders on the legislative process and teaches them skills to build a relationship with policymakers, the media and the greater public.

Program Outcomes

  • Advocate in the policy arena
  • Foster media relationships 
  • Promote thought leadership on social media
  • Testify before Congress
  • Write compelling guest editorials

Program Includes

The Advocacy Academy is held in conjunction with ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúAdvocacy Day in Washington, D.C. 

Program Impact

Upon graduation from the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúAdvocacy Academy, nurse leaders will be invited to join the Nurse Leaders in Advocacy ambassador program.

Intended Audience

The ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúAdvocacy Academy is for nurse leaders who have participated in an advocacy day before and want to become more involved with advocacy.