Where We've Been• In March 2012 The Arizona Action Coalition

was formed. • The purpose of the Arizona Action Coalition is

to guide implementation of the recommendations from the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM) Future of Nursing report in Arizona.

CO-Leads

Practice Committee

1.Nurses in Arizona should practice to the full extent of their education and training.

• Pam Randolph Created the Consensus Model Matrix.• Board of Nursing has changed all regulations

that could be changed to fit the consensus model.

The Arizona Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Coalition

Arizona Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Coalition

What we’ve been doing• Strengthen each organization and its

membership• Create a legislative plan• Started working on 4 separate sunrise

applications for each specialty

How Can You Help?

• It’s important to be a member of one or more of the professional organizations involved in the AzAPRN Coalition.

RESEARCH

•We need help to compile research and statistics showing the great care

APRNS provide to the citizens of Arizona.

We need help in reaching out to all health care and patient advocacy stakeholders.

Promote Your Profession

•Hospital newsletters•Educate your patients•Local media

•Social Media

Educate the Legislature

•CRNA Lobby Day Jan 28 2015

•APRN lobby day March 4, 2015

Sept 1, 2015 News Conference

After the Bill is Submitted

•You will be asked to write, call or meet with your legislators.