Legislative Activity
“Preparing for the BOOM in Tomorrow’s Health Care:
The Growing Elderly Population”
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010
SNA-SC Annual Capitol Day
Location
Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
Ballroom C, Upper Level
1101 Lincoln Street
Columbia, SC 29201
- With the baby boomer generation increasing in age it is imperative that we as future nurses begin to think about the change to come in the healthcare system.
- o Ways to accommodate patients in regards to:
- § Shortage of nurses
- § Shortage of long-term care facilities
- o Legislative options on how to help the patient to nurse ratio
- o Statics of the elderly population
- Optional, free tours of the South Carolina State House following event.
- Interview attire is appropriate for this event (see attached for further details)
- o Men: slacks or dress pants with a shirt and tie, jacket optional.
- o Women: knee length or longer, slacks or skirt with a professional blouse or sweater.
- o Those arriving in jeans and/or t-shirts will NOT be permitted to attend and will NOT be refunded the registration fee. Revealing clothing on men or women is expressly prohibited.
- Questions/Concerns contact Amber Long, Legislative Director
- o A.LongSNASC@gmail.com
Registration:
“Preparing for the BOOM in Tomorrow’s Health Care:
The Growing Elderly Population”
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010
Registration Fees (lunch included)
Pre-registration (postmarked by March 2nd, 2010)
$30.00
Late Registration (at the door CASH/CHECK ONLY)
$40.00
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School: ____________________________________________ _____
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Phone Number: __________________________ _________ ___
Email Address: ______________________________________
Lunch Options
Pork BBQ Buffet Vegetarian Buffet
State House Tour (Limited to 150)
Yes No
Mail to:
SNA-SC
CapitolDay
P.O. Box 1305
Columbia, SC 29202-1305
Make check(s) payable to SNA-SC
Dress Code for Capitol Day 2010
Although, we know most students take pride in their appearance and would dress professionally to visit our state capitol, we would like to reiterate the dress code of business professional required.
- Slacks or knee length or longer skirts
- Button down dress shirt and tie for men, jacket optional
- Blouse or professional sweater for women
- No t-shirts or shirts with pictures on them
- No shorts or mini skirts
- No jeans/denim
- No tennis shoes/sneakers, sandals/flip-flops, or open toed shoes. We will be on guided walking tours so wear comfortable shoes.
- No midriff baring tops
- No low rise pants that show undergarments
- No sleeveless/strapless tops.
- The facilities are usually cool so you might want to bring/wear a blazer or sweater.
The dress code is a reference. Students should remember that they are representing themselves as future nurses and professionals. Attire that could be worn to an interview would be most appropriate.
The Growing Elderly Population”
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010
The Growing Elderly Population”
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010
$30.00
$40.00
Getting Back to the Basics
“As government involvement in regulation of health professionals and health care delivery grows, it is imperative that nurses and nursing students become more politically aware and active. A professional today must be aware of legislative and regulatory activities in nursing and be ready to support or oppose them in an informed manner. It is the purpose of this committee to educate the student to better understand the legislative and political process and how it affects nursing and health care.”
-NSNA 2009-2010
Legislative Director Goals:
- Increase awareness of legislative activity through education.
- The main focus of this chapter will be on activity that will not only directly affect the staff of health care but also the patients.
- o This will include but is not limited to updates and understanding of the Health Care Reform Bill through COSR and the Newsletter
- SNA-SC will strive to prepare a resolution in regards to the growing elderly population, short staffing, and limited facility space.
Health Care Reform:
I wanted to give everyone the opportunity to look over some pressing Health Care Reform Bill information. I know the bill can be over whelming and we are hearing many mixed messages about what is going on. I felt this information on the following website would allow everyone to understand the information a lot easier.
http://www.healthreform.gov/reports/statehealthreform/southcarolina.html
Please feel free to e-mail any questions or concerns to Amber Long at A.LongSNASC@gmail.com
Legislative Links
http://www.scstatehouse.net/cgi-bin/zipcodesearch.exe
http://www.scstatehouse.net/cgi-bin/web_subject.exe
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