1. www.aids2014.org AIDS 2014 Nurses Stepping Forward into Public Health Policy and Advocacy Roles Carole Treston, RN MPH Chief Nursing Officer Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, USA July 23, 2014

2. www.aids2014.org Nursing is Founded in Public Health Policy & Social Justice Advocacy Health and Hospital Reform Health and Hunger Reform in India Women’s rights and workforce equality Sex workers rights

3. www.aids2014.org Association of Nurses in AIDS Care Core Ideology: Public policy must be grounded in patient advocacy, human rights, compassion, and social justice. We promote the inclusion of the nursing perspective in promoting the health, welfare, and rights of all individuals affected by HIV and its comorbidities. Two Fundamental Beliefs: Nurses can have an influential and powerful voice as public policy advocates. Nurses have expertise related to health care and human rights.

4. www.aids2014.org Association of Nurses in AIDS Care Access to Care for All Individuals Living with HIV/AIDS Decriminalization of HIV, HIV transmission and sexual orientation in all jurisdictions, locally and globally. Implementation of evidence based prevention and care programs Workforce Development and Support

5. www.aids2014.org Step Up Step Forward Educate yourself Join a nursing organization Participate in coalitions Represent the nursing perspective Advocate for your patients Partner with PLWHA

6. www.aids2014.org ANAC Member Actions Community and Family Discussions School & Church Activities Letters to Editors Expert Testimony Legislative Visits Court Actions Local and National Boards Social Media

7. www.aids2014.org Nurses Stepping Up. Nurses Stepping Forward. Nurses Stepping Beyond. Questions & Discussion Resources: Association of Nurses in AIDS Care (USA): www.nursesinaidscare.org Australasian Sexual Health and HIV Nurses Association www.ashhna.org.au Australasian Society for HIV Medicine www.ashm.org.au Australia New Zealand Association of Nurses in AIDS Care www.anmfvic.asn.au