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Nurse in Washington Internship (NIWI)
Get Connected!
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NIWI AttendanceNIWI is open to any RN or nursing student (all levels of education) that is interested in an orientation to the legislative process. There is not an application or acceptance process to attend NIWI. You just need to register and pay the registration fee. For more information on our scholarships, see below. |
NIWI Registration Fees
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By February 20, 2020 |
After February 20, 2020 | |
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NOA Member |
$525.00 | $575.00 |
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Non-Member |
$625.00 | $675.00 |
Student Rates: |
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NSNA Member |
$300.00 | $300.00 |
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Non NSNA Member |
$400.00 | $400.00 |
The NIWI Experience
- Advocacy 101/201 Breakout Sessions: Overview of Public Policy Process or More Advanced Training for Those Who Already Have Advocacy Experience
- Advocacy Training
- Panel Session with Professional Nurse Advocates
- Congressional Staff Panel Session
- State Team Break Outs for Hill Preparation, including role playing
- Opportunity to meet with your Representative and Senators on Capitol Hill
- Networking with other nurses with similar clinical and political interests
NIWI Photos
NIWI Objectives
- Describe how nurses can be involved and influence policy at the local and national level.
- Discuss how to work effectively with legislative staff to advance policy agendas.
- Describe key steps to effect change in the legislative process.
- Identify techniques to advance legislative issues at the grassroots level.
- Identify legislative, political, and economic forces driving health care policy and delivery changes today.
- Learn to schedule Capitol Hill meetings
Conference ScheduleNIWI begins on Monday at noon and concludes on Wednesday with a closing reception at 5pm.For More InformationPlease contact NOA Headquarters Offices at 859-514-9157 or [email protected]. |
Nursing Contact HoursThis continuing nursing education activity is submitted annually for approval by the Tennessee Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Contact hours provided range between 4.5 - 6. |
Comments from Previous NIWI Participants
Wonderful Conference/Internship. I have learned a lot, I especially have the confidence to approach legislators to ask/request support for the nursing profession. Excellent opportunity for RNs to learn how easy it is to get involved and take action. |
Great conference! This internship has increased my confidence in how to deal with public policy issues and interact with members of Congress and their staff.
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NIWI Scholarships
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2020 Scholarships
Click here to apply for a scholarship for NIWI 2020 provided by the Nursing Organizations Alliance (NOA)! Application deadline is January 23rd.
Click here to apply for a Lois Capps scholarship for NIWI 2020 provided by the Nursing Community Coalition! Application deadline is February 3rd.
2019 Scholarships
The recipients of the full scholarship to NIWI 2019 is:
- Laurie Combe, MN, RN, NCSN, of Spring, Texas. She is a member of the National Association of School Nurses. Click here to view Laurie's report on NIWI.
The recipients of the registration scholarships are:
- Debra Drew, MS, ACNS-BC (retired), RN-BC (retired), AP-PMN, of Maplewood, Minnesota. She is a member of the American Society for Pain Management Nursing. Click here to view Debra's report on NIWI.
- Rachael Viale, MSN, RN, of Sacramento, California. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International. Click here to view Rachael's report on NIWI.
The recipient of the full student scholarship is Ashley Moore, BSN, MS Candidate (2020), of San Francisco, California. She is a member of the Oncology Nursing Society. Click here to view Ashley's report on NIWI.
Many NOA member organizations also offer scholarships to their members for the NIWI program. Please check with your organization for more information.