The great thing about being an advocate for nurse anesthetists is that anyone can have an impact no matter where they live. Many federal legislators starts locally so there are opportunities to create relationships early and close to home. Sarah Tweedy, CRNA, got a first-hand look at working with legislators as a student and has carried that interest into her young professional career. Find out what she’s learned about advocacy and how best to build relationships with policy-makers.

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Today's Key Topics: 

5:58 – Background on Sarah

10:07 – Importance of getting involved as a student

11:32 – Why this topic is important

13:28 – Federal or state advocacy?  

16:20 – How to talk to a legislator

21:22 – Educating them on CRNAs

23:43 – What should you not say?

26:10 – Where to start to get involved

28:46 – Advice she’d give

32:07 – Running for office

33:10 – Final thoughts