2026 TNA Policy Summit: Nurses Rooted in Advocacy
Total Credits: 4 Contact Hours
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- Categories:
- Government Affairs
- Speakers:
- Jack Frazee, J.D. | Dr Laura Marie Kincheloe Ed.D. MSN RN NE-BC, Ed.D., MSN, RN, NE-BC
- Duration:
- 5 Hours
- License:
- Access for event date only.
Description
Nurses are trusted, powerful, and essential, but our impact grows stronger when we take that power beyond the bedside. Join the Texas Nurses Association for the 2026 Virtual Policy Summit, Nurses Rooted in Advocacy and learn how to turn knowledge into influence.
This year’s theme follows the growth of advocacy from roots to branches, building a foundation in legislative processes and branching out into action at the individual, organizational, and coalition levels. Through expert-led discussions and real-world examples, you’ll gain practical strategies to help shape the policies that shape your practice.
The future of healthcare depends on informed nurse voices leading the conversation. Stay grounded, grow your impact, and join us for a day of empowerment, education, and advocacy in action.
Learning Outcome Statement:
By the end of the presentation 90% of learners will be able to analyze and apply strategies for nurse engagement in health policy at the individual, organizational, and coalition levels to influence legislative and regulatory outcomes.
Speaker
Jack Frazee, J.D. Related Seminars and Products
Director of Government Affairs & General Counsel
TNA
Jack Frazee is a graduate of the University of Houston Law Center. He is the Director of Government Affairs and General Counsel for the Texas Nurses Association and owns and operates the Frazee Law Firm as a civil litigator.
His litigation work has received the support of the Texas Attorney General's Office through amicus briefing; shaped the interpretation of laws by litigating issues of first impression; and advanced the interests of workers, patients, homeowners, consumers, and taxpayers. He advocates on behalf of the Texas Nurses Association to advance nurses' interests through legislative and regulatory reform.
Dr Laura Marie Kincheloe Ed.D. MSN RN NE-BC, Ed.D., MSN, RN, NE-BC Related Seminars and Products
Director of Nursing Practice
Texas Nurses Association
Experienced educator and nurse leader with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry and in nursing leadership. Skilled in Public Speaking, Collaboration among interdisciplinary teams, and Leading groups. Strong education professional with a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) focused in Nursing Education Administration and Leadership. Committed to excellence in all areas of work through partnership, honesty, transparency, and equality.
Disclosures
Accreditation Statement: Texas Nurses Association/Foundation Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Relevant Financial Relationships Statement: The activity’s Nurse Planner has determined that no one who has the ability to control the content of this learning activity has a relevant financial relationship.
To receive credit for this continuing nursing education activity, the participant must:
1. Attend the entire learning activity
2. Complete and submit an online post-activity evaluation
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Agenda
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Opening/Welcome: TNA President
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Introduction: Jack Frazee
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Foundational Knowledge
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Navigating the Legislative System
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Engagement: Before, During, and After Legislation
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Difference Between Policy and Politics
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Break
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Advocacy
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Individual Level
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Organizational Level
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Coalition Level
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Putting it all together
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Closing Remarks: Serena Bumpus