7:45 AM - 8:00 AM
Registration and Welcome Continental Breakfast (State Services Building, 1st Floor Cafeteria, 1525 N. Sherman St., Denver)
Network with legislators, nurses from all around Colorado and enjoy a very light breakfast provided by CNA.
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
Welcome and Legislative Overview
Welcome from CNA Executive Director, Mark Longshore and Deputy Director, Margaret Bishop. They will discuss how nurses can participate in lawmaking. Followed by Colorado legislator introduct...
Welcome from CNA Executive Director, Mark Longshore and Deputy Director, Margaret Bishop. They will discuss how nurses can participate in lawmaking. Followed by Colorado legislator introductions and our lobbyist group. Contact hours will be offered for this session.
view more 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Senate and House of Representatives Convene
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Walk to Denver History Colorado Center (1200 Broadway)
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Lunch/Networking & Lt. Governor Q&A (MDC/Richmond American Homes Foundation Room)
Soup/Salad/Sandwich lunch will be provided while networking with other nurses and legislators.
Lt. Governor Primavera brief presentation and Q&A session
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Advocacy Panel Presentation: Empowering Nurse Advocates: Lessons in Leadership, Mentorship, and Impact
This panel will spotlight seasoned nurse advocates as they share their journeys, lessons learned, and the powerful impact of mentorship. Walk away inspired to find your voice, lead change, a...
This panel will spotlight seasoned nurse advocates as they share their journeys, lessons learned, and the powerful impact of mentorship. Walk away inspired to find your voice, lead change, and guide the next generation of nurse advocates.
Speakers include:
• Linda Kottman
• Annette Cannon
• Elizabeth Pace
• Judith Burk
• Kenneth Oja (Moderator)
Contact hours will be offered for this session.
view more 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Walk Back to Capitol for afternoon activities on your own schedule
• Visit committee hearings
• Meet with your legislator and legislative staff
• Network with other nurses
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Meetings with Legislators
• Visit committee hearings
• Meet with your legislator and legislative staff
• Network with other nurses
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Capitol Building Group tour
Must pre-register. 20 max participants. Optional. Meet at Visitor Information Desk, north side, first floor
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Continue your own schedule
• Visit Committee Hearings (see https://leg.colorado.gov/session-schedule for a full schedule).
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Networking with CNA Committees (Basement-level Cafeteria)
Learn more about ways to get involved in CNA through our advocacy groups, conference planning teams, and more.
