This document discusses the role of nurses and nurse practitioners in policy making. It outlines two opportunities for nurses to participate in policy making: 1) Becoming a member of the American Nurses Association which provides resources for involvement. 2) Advancing their education to become a nurse practitioner which prepares them to advocate for healthcare policy. The document also recommends two strategies for promoting nursing involvement in policy making: 1) Creating a policy committee through their hospital organization. 2) Educating nursing students on healthcare policy to increase future involvement. Challenges include pushback from legislators and finding evidence to support policies, which nursing organizations can help overcome.