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Nurse Leaders in Advocacy FAQs
FAQ's
NLIA members represent a diverse cross-section of AONL members, from emerging to seasoned leaders, and across the continuum.
Requirements:
- AONL membership in good standing
- Residence within the congressional district/state you represent as a key contact.
- Completion of the AONL Advocacy Academy
AONL hosts monthly virtual meetings and training sessions to ensure NLIA are up to date on AONL’s public policy priorities.
- Serving as the primary point of contact for your assigned federal lawmaker.
- Engaging in at least four high-impact interactions per year.
- Leading your local network of advocates through a variety of coordinated actions.
- Attending AONL Advocacy Days and AONL-sponsored in-district engagement activities with your assigned congressional office.
- Engaging in other advocacy-related activities each month.
- Recruiting and mentoring new advocates for NLIA.
- Reporting all interactions with congressional offices via our online form.
Members devote 1-3 hours each month to NLIA responsibilities and participate in at least one quarterly high-impact interaction with your assigned congressional office.