Nurse Leaders in Advocacy FAQs

NLIA members represent a diverse cross-section of AONL members, from emerging to seasoned leaders, and across the continuum.

Requirements:

1. AONL membership in good standing
2. Residence within the congressional district/state you represent as a key contact.
3. 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.