Join the Institute on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, as we welcome Dr. Charles Wheelan, former Congressional candidate and founder of Unite America, who will speak about political innovation in the American election process. He contends that while the individuals we elect are clearly important, the methods we use to elect them are equally, if not more, significant. Wheelan maintains that the current electoral mechanisms—especially gerrymandering combined with partisan primaries—result in electing representatives who are more radical than the general populace and less inclined to engage in the compromises essential for governing a diverse nation.

Wheelan will delve into Alaska's pioneering 2020 referendum, where voters abolished party primaries in favor of a single, open primary system and introduced ranked-choice voting for the general election. Similar electoral reforms are being considered in several states for the 2024 elections.

Free and open to the public.

This workshop aims to empower nurses with the knowledge and skills necessary to engage in political advocacy effectively and respectfully, ultimately shaping the future of healthcare practice.

Planned Sessions:
Impact of Politics on Healthcare
Hot Topics in Healthcare Policy
Case Studies of Recent and Pending Legislation
Understanding Diverse Perspectives

Learning Outcome: 
By the end of the program, the learner will be able to navigate healthcare politics effectively, advocate for their profession and patients, and contribute to shaping the future of healthcare practice in a respectful and impactful manner.

Contact Hours: 5.75

Faculty: 
Courtney Tanner, JD, MSW, Senior Director, Government Relations, Dartmouth Health, Hanover, NH  
Ande Diaz, PhD, Chief Diversity Officer emerita, Saint Anselm College

For more information and Registration: https://anselm.eventsair.com/CEPortal/cne-database/cne/Calendar