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An Office of the National Nurse would:
- Elevate the Chief Nurse Officer (CNO) of the US Public Health Service to full time status within the Office of the Surgeon General to become the National Nurse to enhance prevention efforts in all communities.
- Complement the work of the US Surgeon General.
- Promote involvement in the Medical Reserve Corps to improve the health and safety of the community.
- Incorporate proven evidence-based public health education when delivering prevention.
Saturday, June 17, 2006
Sample National Nurse Phone Script (Revised on October 20, 2007)
Hello, my name is __________________. I am a constituent calling from (City) in support of establishing an Office of the National Nurse.
An Office of the National Nurse is needed to:
Establish symbolic national leadership by elevating and strengthening the Chief Nurse Officer of the USPHS to make this position visible to the nursing profession and the public.
Complement the work of the US Surgeon General.
Promote involvement in the Medical Reserve Corps to improve the health and safety of the community.
Incorporate proven evidence-based public health education when promoting prevention.
Finally, studies show that when nurses are involved early on in a patient's care, they require fewer emergency room visits and hospitalizations.
Legislation was introduced in the 109th Congress, and reintroduction is anticipated. I wanted US Representative _____ or US Senator _____ to be aware.
Thank you for taking my call.
- posted by Teri Mills @ 7:00 AM 0 comments
Sample Letter to Your U.S. Representative and/or Senator (Revised on October 20, 2007)
Dear Representative _______,
Thank you for your concern for our nation's health.
I am writing today to encourage you to support legislation to establish the Office of the National Nurse.
I believe the nation needs a National Nurse to lead the public to better health through preventive health measures.
Obesity, diabetes, cancer, and heart disease are primary culprits for our nation's declining health. But these diseases can be prevented. The primary job of the National Nurse is to educate the public about how to prevent these diseases and lead healthier lives.
We in the United States are fortunate to have many choices in the foods we eat, in our means of transportation, and in recreational options. While these industries have contributed positively to the economy of our country, the less obvious yet equally important outcome has been disastrous, mainly the demise of our nation's health. This progress has resulted in a growing obese, highly stressed, and sedentary population.
Unhealthy people become a liability to corporations when sick employees are unable to work; to governments overwhelmed by the costs of health care; and they become a burden to themselves and their families.
With the overwhelming concern for communicable epidemics we are overlooking the preventable epidemics destroying our nation's health. A National Nurse is a means by which to address this problem. The Office of the National Nurse and nurses with other disciplinaries would be responsible for educating individuals, families, and communities about being healthy and preventing disease.
We urge you to show your support for establishing an Office of the National Nurse.
Thank you for your consideration.
- posted by Teri Mills @ 7:00 AM 5 comments
