WNA Nurses Day at the Legislature Little America, Cheyenne, Wyoming February 5-6, 2015 Thursday, February 5, 2015 8:00–8:30 am Registration, Breakfast and the Exhibitor Area Opens 8:30–8:45 am Welcome and Introductions 8:45–9:45 am “From the Legislature to the Bedside: How Advocacy Impacts Nursing Care and Practice” Justin Gill, BSN, RN Justin is currently completing his Master of Science in Nursing with a Family Nurse Practitioner concentration at Georgetown University. Serves on the Washington State Nurses Association Legislative and Health Policy Council. Previously held the office of Vice-President for the Nursing Students of Washington State and the office of President of the Student Nurses of Whatcom. 9:45–10:15 am “The Legislative Process” Mary Behrens, RN, MS, FNP-BC 10:15–10:30 am BREAK 10:30—11:30 pm “2015 Legislative Bills---What do they mean to me?” Toni Decklever, MA, RN, WNA Lobbyist 11:30—12:15 pm “Engaging with Legislators” Toni Decklever, MA, RN, WNA Lobbyist 12:15—1:30 pm Lunch with members from the Labor, Health and Social Services Committee 1:30—1:45 pm Orientation to Capitol Toni Decklever, MA, RN, WNA Lobbyist 2:00–4:00 pm House and Senate Capitol Visit 4:30–6:30 pm Wyoming Student Nurses Association Meeting Friday, February 6, 2015 8:00—8:30 am Breakfast 8:30—10:00 am Negotiating and Influencing Robin Amadei, J.D., Common Ground Mediation and Coaching, LLC Negotiation is a daily activity on and off the job. Participants will learn skills to maximize their outcomes in negotiations by honing interest-based negotiation and competitive bargaining skills. Participants will develop expertise in effective negotiation preparation, dealing with difficult people and elegantly dealing with negotiation tactics. In the training, participants will discuss human psychology in the negotiation process and how to negotiate in light of these human factors. Also, participants will learn proven questioning techniques and telephone negotiation do's and dont's. 10:00—10:15 am BREAK 10:15—10:30 am “What Does the Law Mean To You” Cynthia LaBonde MN, RN, Executive Director, Wyoming State Board of Nursing 10:15—11:45 am “What do I do now….next steps when you get home” Tammy Krell, MSN, RN and Dee Gilson, RN, AORN