Progression of the Plan of Action
Since we have started this blog, we have generated various commentary from other nursing students at JMU that support our efforts in supporting H.R.3597. We have also contacted key state legislators such as Matthew J. Lohr, Mark D. Obenshain, and Bob Goodlatte via email in order to show our support and encourage its movement throught the house and senate. In addition, we contacted two JMU department heads and a several other nursing students on campus in order to encourage local support of the bill and to share its effects on nurses, nursing students, and healthcare in general. We have not, however, heard back from any of the legislators or department heads thus far; we are still hopeful that they will visit our blog and participate in our efforts to pass H.R. 3597. We will continue to observe any movement of this bill through the house and senate in hopes that the government will provide increasing oppertunities for the advancement of higher education for nurses throughout the country.