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When: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm ET (5:00pm - 7:00pm CT)
Where: Zoom
United States
Contact: Kaitlin Jordan
kjordan@floridanurse.org
407-487-2230


Online registration is available until: 11/12/2025
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Legislative Action Team Boot Camp

with Erin Ballas, VP of Public Affairs Consultants

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 6pm ET (5pm CT)

Join FNA’s Legislative Action Team Boot Camp — a 2-hour, interactive online training that equips you with the skills and confidence to advocate for nursing issues in the Florida Legislature. Learn how to make your voice count where it matters most.

Take Your Advocacy to the Next Level

This training is designed to prepare nurses to engage effectively with legislators and become active members of FNA’s Legislative Action Team — the network of nurses who respond to FNA’s legislative alerts and advocate on priority issues.

After completing the session, participants will be invited to officially join the Action Team and receive alerts during the legislative session.


Erin Ballas, Vice President of Public Affairs Consultants (FNA's Lobbying Firm)

What You Will Learn

By the end of this boot camp, you’ll be able to:

  • Understand how  a bill and becomes a law in Florida
  • Identify and communicate effectively with your legislators
  • Deliver powerful, concise messages that get noticed
  • Use the FNA Advocacy Toolkit with confidence
  • Testify at committee hearings
  • Handle tough questions with professionalism and poise

Who Should Attend

This program is perfect for:

  • Nurses new to advocacy who want to get involved
  • FNA members interested in joining the Legislative Action Team
  • Nurse leaders, students, and educators who want to understand the legislative process

About the Presenter

Erin Daly Ballas joined Public Affairs Consultants in 2008 and has advanced from legislative intern to Associate, playing a key role in managing the office and coordinating client interactions with legislators. She has extensive experience in the legislative process, including providing committee testimony, educating members on client issues, tracking legislation, and preparing reports and briefs. Erin also oversees grassroots efforts, helping clients develop and execute effective advocacy strategies to build lasting relationships with legislators. A second-generation Floridian from Ormond Beach, she holds a Master’s in Applied American Politics and Policy and a Bachelor’s in Political Science from Florida State University.

Learn more about Erin and the rest of the Public Affairs Consultants team.

Registration

  • FNA Member: $35
  • Non-Member: $55
  • Pre-licensure students (enrolled in basic nursing program) may attend for free

Continuing Education

This activity will be submitted for approval of 2.0 nurse contact hours through the Florida Nurses Association (approval #50-3103).

Florida Nurses Association
1235 E. Concord St.
Orlando, FL 32803
Phone: 407.487.2230

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 536985
Orlando, FL 32853-6985