As nurses, you hold a unique and powerful voice in shaping the future of healthcare. Now, it’s time to take the next step: reach out to your legislators using this form. Introduce yourself, share the challenges and successes you witness every day, and highlight the critical issues that impact patients and the nursing profession. Your personal stories and advocacy can drive real change!
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I hope this message finds you well. My name is [Your Full Name], and I am a [registered nurse] living and working in [City/Town], part of your constituency. I am reaching out to introduce myself and share some insights about the challenges and successes I encounter in the healthcare field every day.

As a nurse, I witness the incredible resilience of our patients and healthcare teams. One of the most rewarding aspects of my work is seeing how even the smallest interventions can significantly improve a patient’s outcome. But these successes are often achieved despite serious obstacles that we, as healthcare professionals, face daily. Staffing shortages, lack of resources, and burnout have become increasingly common, and they directly affect patient care.

During the past few years, the nursing profession has faced unprecedented challenges, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. While our dedication to our patients remains unwavering, these conditions are not sustainable.

Some critical issues I would like addressed in the upcoming General Assembly session are:
1. Ensuring Safe Staffing and Promoting Workplace Safety
2. Investing in Nursing Programs and Growing the Workforce
3. Promoting Transparency and Patient Safety
4. Supporting the Health and Wellbeing of All Virginia Communities
5. A Nurse in Every Virginia School
6. Parity in Nursing Practice and Payment

You can find more information about these issues on the Virginia Legislative Nursing Alliance's annual Public Policy Platform, available at https://virginianurses.com/page/PublicPolicyPriorities.

I am passionate about being an advocate not only for my patients but also for the nursing profession. I believe that with your support, we can drive real change in the healthcare system that benefits both the workforce and the patients we serve. I would love to discuss these issues further and work together to find solutions that will ensure a healthier, safer future for all.

Thank you for your time and for your continued service to our community. I look forward to hearing your thoughts on how we can collaborate to improve healthcare for everyone in your district.

Kind regards,

[Your name, credentials & title]

2026 June Nurses Month of Action

Week 3 | State-Level Policy & Advocacy

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