2026 MOLN Policy & Advocacy Immersion Workshop

Description

SAVE THE DATE for the 2026 MOLN Policy & Advocacy Immersion Workshop that will be held on October 29th and 30th. 

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 how 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 Bethel University located at 3900 Bethel Drive, St. Paul, MN 55112. The workshop will be held in the Olson Boardroom. 

8:00AM – 8:30AM       BREAKFAST & NETWORKING

8:30AM – 9:15AM       ADVOCACY 101

9:15AM – 10:15AM     MESSAGE FROM SENATOR           

10:15AM – 10:30AM   BREAK           

10:30AM – 11:30AM   LEGISLATIVE RULEMAKING             

11:30AM-1:00PM        LUNCH (provided) - Assignments for mock hearing 

1:00PM – 2:00PM       MESSAGING FROM THE HEAD, HEART & WALLET        

2:00PM – 2:15PM       BREAK           

2:15PM – 3:15PM       BUILDING EFFECTIVE TESTIMONY

3:15PM – 5:00PM       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. 

8:30AM – 9:15AM        CONVENE AT SENATE HEARING ROOM

9:15AM – 9:50AM        GROUP 1 TESTIMONY

9:50AM – 10:00AM      BREAK

10:00AM – 10:35AM    GROUP 2 TESTIMONY

10:35AM – 11:10AM    GROUP 3 TESTIMONY

11:10AM – 11:45AM    GROUP 4 TESTIMONY

11:45AM – 1:00PM      LUNCH (provided)

1:00PM – 2:00PM        TOUR OF THE MN CAPITOL

2:00PM – 2:45PM        SUMMARY & EVALUATION OF TESTIMONY

2:45PM – 3:00PM        MOLN WRAP UP

Registration Fees:

• MOLN Member $150.00
• Non Member $200.00

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

• Student $100.00

Lodging: We may suggest Radisson Hotel St. Paul Downtown, which is in close proximity to the event.