S3 - Legislative Forum: 16 and Pregnant No More! Addressing The Problem Of Teen Pregnancy Using a Legislative Approach

Title: S3 - Legislative Forum: 16 and Pregnant No More! Addressing The Problem Of Teen Pregnancy Using a Legislative Approach

Disciplines: Advanced Practice (AP)

Learning Objectives:
  1. Identify federal legislation and policy proposals that aim to reduce the rates of teen pregnancy in the U.S.
  2. Describe how nurses can influence health policy.
  3. Identify advocacy tools and resources for getting involved in the legislative process.
Submission Description:
The rate of teen pregnancy in the United States is the higher than that of any other industrialized nation in the world. This panel session will provide an opportunity to learn more about federal legislative efforts and policy proposals that aim to prevent teen pregnancy. Beyond the direct care that you provide to teens and their families, learn what you can do to address this serious national problem.
Monday, June 17, 2013: 4:00 PM-5:15 PM
Presidential CE (Gaylord Opryland)
Moderator:
Suzanne L. Ketchem, MSN, RNC-OB, CNS
Presenting Authors:
Tiffany M. Montgomery, MSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM , Kimothy Warren and Anne M. Krouse, PhD, RN
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