Lobby Day online registration has ended. Registration opens on the Concourse Level outside the Empire State Plaza Convention Center entrance from
8:00 to 10:00 AM on Tuesday, April 16. Thank you.
Agenda | Nursing School Participants | Information/Details | UPDATED: Bus Transportation
On April 16, New York’s nurses, nursing students, and patients will fill the halls of the State Capitol like never before. We’ll be there to educate our lawmakers about the issues that matter most to us and our patients:
We are going to send our elected officials a strong message and highlight the critical role that nurses play in all aspects of our healthcare system.
Every nurse and nursing student has a powerful story to tell — but our voices are only heard when we work together. And when we go as a group, it makes talking to lawmakers and their staff easier — and even fun!
Join nurses from across the state at this year’s NYSNA Lobby Day.
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NYSNA Lobby Day is designed to prepare registered nurses and nursing students for promoting NYSNA’s legislative agenda. Experience advocating for your profession!
At the conclusion of NYSNA Lobby Day, the participant will be able to:
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| 8:00 - 10:00 AM | Sign in: Empire State Plaza Convention Center Lobby Sign in and pick up materials. Sorry, there is no on-site registration. Please register before April 6. |
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| 10:00 - 11:00 AM | Welcome: Empire State Plaza Convention Center
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| 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM |
Group Breakouts: Meeting Rooms 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and Convention Center
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| 12:30 - 2:45 PM | Legislative Visits: Individual Legislators’ Offices
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| 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Lobby Day Debrief
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| 3:15 PM | Student Attendees Depart |
Declaration of Vested Interest: None
NYSNA wishes to disclose that no commercial support was received.
NYSNA provides modest stipends to support nursing schools participation in Lobby Day activities. Complete the following form(s) and return by e-mail, fax, or first-class mail. Stipends are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please note: Schools of nursing are welcome to carry fabric banners, but may not use any framing (wood, metal or plastic poles) for security reasons. Banners may be displayed, but not hung in the Convention Center.
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This workshop is awarded 4.5 contact hours by the New York State Nurses Association. The New York State Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Please note: In order to receive contact hours, participants are required to attend the entire session and complete an evaluation.
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Check-in and registration begins at 8:00 AM in the Empire State Plaza directly outside of the Convention Hall. Use the following maps (.pdf) to navigate to the check-in area, and throughout the Empire State Plaza:
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If you require overnight accommodations in Albany, we recommend you contact:
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See Driving Directions and Parking for general directions and recommended parking areas. For door-to-door driving directions to the Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY use an online resource such as Google Maps.
Photo ID is required for all visitors who wish to park at the Empire State Plaza Visitors lot, including the driver and all passengers. Those without proper ID will not be allowed to park at the Empire State Plaza, and must use alternative lots (see map).
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Please note: All buses will leave the Empire State Plaza by 3:00 PM to return to their original locations.
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Please be prepared to present a photo ID and pass through a security checkpoint when going to appointments with legislators. You’re required to pass through a metal detector and your belongings are scanned through an x-ray machine. Knives, guns, explosive devices, whistles, chains, or sticks (that can be used as weapons) are NOT allowed in these buildings.
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