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A View From Capitol Hill: Nurses in Congress (1 Class A CE)

Monday, April 28, 2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET
Location: Ballroom Level- Grand Ballroom I-IV

    Speaker(s)

  • Sheri Biggs

    Congresswoman
    South Carolina's Third Congressional District

  • Jen Kiggans

    Congresswoman
    Virginia’s Second Congressional District

  • Lauren Underwood

    Congresswoman
    Illinois’ 14th Congressional District

  • Kristina Weger, BA

    Director, Federal Government Affairs
    American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology

  • Matthew Thackston, MPAP

    Director of Federal Government Affairs
    American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Nurses serving in the U.S. Congress will provide their perspectives on important healthcare policies, ways that nurses can be more active advocates for their profession and patients, and how we can get more nurses elected to office.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand best practices for communicating with legislators in Washington, DC and at home.
  • Discuss importance of nurse representation in Congress.
  • Understand the current legislative landscape on Capitol Hill.