Event Details

The 2025 CNA Nurses Day at the Capitol is an important day of advocacy and relationship-building with our legislators to secure resources and funding for nursing and issues close to our hearts.

The day will include breakfast and networking with legislators, educational sessions, lunch with speakers and CEU credits, and an opportunity to tour the Capitol building.

Agenda

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration and Welcome Breakfast
Network with legislators, nurses from all around Colorado and enjoy breakfast provided by our lobbyist group.
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
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Group photo
9:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Welcome and lobbyist presentation
Welcome from CNA Executive Director, Mark Longshore and Deputy Director, Margaret Bishop. Followed by Colorado legislator introductions and our lobbyist group presentation.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Senate and House of Representatives Convene
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Walk to Denver Library
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch and Presentation
TBA. CEUs will be offered for this session. Lunch will be provided.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Presentation TBA
TBA. CEUs will be offered for this session
2:00 PM - 2:30 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
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Capitol Building Group tour
Must pre-register. 20 max participants. Optional
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Meetings with Legislators
• Visit committee hearings
• Meet with your legislator and legislative staff
• Network with other nurses