Description

The 2024 MOLN Policy & Advocacy Immersion Workshop will be held November 13th and 14th. MOLN is providing nurses, nursing students, and healthcare professionals with the opportunity to take a deep dive into the legislative process, including how to influence policy through grass roots action and hot to testify at a public hearing. This two-day event provides hands on experiences including participating in mock legislative hearings at the state capitol. All of this is presented in a safe and supportive environment with other nurses and students who have similar interests.

Day 1 of the workshop will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Roseville Minneapolis located at 2540 North Cleveland Ave, Roseville, MN 55113. 

900-915 Welcome & Introductions

915-1000 Advocacy 101

1000-1015 Break

1015-1115 Coalition Building

1115-1200 Head, Heart, & Wallet: Developing Effective Messaging

1200-100 Lunch

100-200 How to Engage in Advocacy Efforts

200-245 Testifying on Legislation

245-300 Break

300-500 Small Group Work on Testimony

Day 2 of the workshop will be at the Minnesota Senate Building located at 95 University Ave W., St. Paul, MN 55155

830-930 Convene at Senate Hearing Room

930-1000 Group 1 Testimony

1000-1015 Break

1015-1045 Group 2 Testimony

1045-1100 Perspectives from a Legislator

1100-1130 Group 3 Testimony

1130-1200 Group 4 Testimony

1200-100 Lunch

100-200 Tour of Capitol

200-245 Summary & Evaluation

Registration:

Pre-registration is required for participation in the event. Registration deadline: November 1, 2024

Registration Fees:

• MOLN Member $125.00
• Non Member $175.00

Registration is also open to student nurses currently enrolled in nursing education and health care administration programs.

• Student $125.00
• MOLN Student Member $50.00

Please note, MOLN Members and Student Members must enter the email address associated with their membership record when prompted, or login to their MemberHub to receive member pricing for the event. 

Register Now! Click on the Register>> button to get signed up 

REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY
We encourage you to send a qualified substitute if you cannot attend. Registration fees, less a $50.00 enrollment processing fee, will be refunded to participants who cannot attend and notify the MOLN office in writing of the cancellation before October 25, 2024. No refunds will be made after October 25, 2024. There will be no refunds due to inclement weather. 

Lodging: 

Rooms are available at the DoubleTree by Hilton Roseville Minneapolis. Please use this link to make your reservation DoubleTree Roseville Minneapolis Lodging