Election Information For Nurses Don't Underestimate the Nursing Vote - Send a Message an Election Day

Nevada RNformation, May 2004 by Bunch, Cynthia

Did you know that one out of three female voters is a NURSE? What clout we could have if we harness that political power and put it to work on the issues we face at work each day! State and Federal government play a major role in the development and implementation of laws addressing issues that nurses confront every day. These include safe staffing, health and safety in the workplace, mandatory overtime, and the paperwork requirements for each patient's chart. These issues are critical to the nursing profession and so is your vote. Here's how you can make a difference this year: Read more on page 3.

by Cynthia Bunch, RN