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RNO advocacy: tips for calling an elected official at local, state or federal levels.(Editorial)(Rural Nurses Organization)(Editorial)
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Online Journal of Rural Nursing & Health Care
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March 22, 2008
- Author:
- Bushy, Angeline
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Copyright informationCOPYRIGHT 2008 Rural Nurse Organization. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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Members of the Rural Nurses Organization (RN) are concerned about moving rural health care forward by advocating for our clients and relevant policies. Advocating for clients varies depending on individual needs and cultural preferences. Advocating politically at the local, state and federal level for most nurses is seemingly more complicated. When a nurse is put on the spot to respond to an issue that one knows only peripherally can be especially frightening. Without having the time to seek out the best answer one can easily be tripped up and not give the most appropriate response -especially when responding to a representative or senator at the state or federal level. Yet, ...