Member Leader Training Part 1: The Responsibilities of Leaders to Advocate for Themselves and Their Patients

Part 1: The Responsibilities of Leaders to Advocate for Themselves and their Patients   

• Healthcare Leaders and Patient Advocacy (55 minutes) 
• Organizing for Power: A Member-Driven Union (50 minutes) 
• Roles and Rights of Leaders (65 minutes) 

Special note: You will need to refer to the Part 1 workbook frequently during the training. Download it and print it, or have it open on your device. If you have any issues accessing the workbook, please let us know at labored@nysna.org and we’ll assist you! 

Preparation: Please read these two documents before the training, if you can: 

• Factsheet: History of Nursing (pages 18-20). 
• Case Study (2020-2023): Fighting Back and Building Power in a Time of Crisis (pages 24-30).