
February 2023
Advocacy & Engagement
NCC and the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action Welcome the 118th Congress
On February 8, the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) and the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action at the Center to Champion Nursing in America held a reception welcoming the 118th Congress. Attendees were joined by congressional staff and four members of Congress, including Reps. Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14), Deborah Ross (D-NC-02), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA-01), and Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX-18).

Events & Meetings
The Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) held its last monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 7, 2023.
Nominate a Nurse
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- As we work to ensure nurses are at the federal policy table, we need your help! If you or someone you know has expertise, background, or experience related to any of the below opportunities, please CLICK HERE.
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- Nominations accepted on a continuous basis: Advisory Commission on Childhood Vaccines (ACCV)
Federal Funding Opportunities: Apply Today
- Title VIII Grant Opportunities: Take Action Today!
- The Health Resources & Services Administration has active grants available for our current and future nursing workforce, including:
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- Advanced Nursing Education Workforce (ANEW) Program. This program supports the education and graduation of advanced practice registered nursing (APRN) students and others. Apply by April 7, 2023.
- Join the technical assistance webinar on March 9, 2023, from 3:00-4:30 PM (ET).
- Advanced Nursing Education Nurse Practitioner Residency and Fellowship (ANE-NPRF) Program. Apply by April 11, 2023.
- Join the technical assistance webinar on March 8, 2023, from 2:00-3:30 PM (ET).
- Advanced Nursing Education Workforce (ANEW) Program. This program supports the education and graduation of advanced practice registered nursing (APRN) students and others. Apply by April 7, 2023.
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- The Health Resources & Services Administration has active grants available for our current and future nursing workforce, including:
NCC Connections
- Nurses Organization of Veterans Affairs (NOVA) will host their Legislative Roundtable on March 10, 2023 from 9:00–11:30 AM (ET) at the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA), 25 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC. For more information, and to register before the March 1st deadline, click here.
- Friends of the National Institute of Nursing Research is accepting nominations for five awards that will be presented at the 30th Annual NightinGala on October 4, 2023. Nomination submissions are due April 10, 2023. To submit a nomination, click here.
- The Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA) is hosting their 2023 Pharmacology & Prescribing in Older Adults Conference April 25-29, 2023, in Honolulu, Hawaii. To learn more and register, click here.
- The Association of Community Health Nursing Educators (ACHNE) and the Association of Public Health Nurses (APHN) are hosting a joint conference June 5-8, 2023, in San Diego, CA. For more information, click here.
- The National Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers (NFSNWC) will host their 2023 Annual Conference June 12-14, 2023 at the Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City in Arlington, VA. To register, submit an abstract, or sponsor, click here.
In Case You Missed It…
- The Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) released the nursing workforce and research brochure for the 118th Congress. To view, click here.
- On February 16, the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee held a hearing titled, “Examining Health Care Workforce Shortages: Where Do We Go From Here?” To watch the full hearing, click here.
- AACN Health Policy Advisory Council (HPAC) published an article in Nursing Outlook titled, “An overview and policy implications of national nurse identifier systems: A call for unity and integration.” To read, click here.
- The Editors at Bloomberg published an opinion article titled, “To End the Nurse Shortage, Start With Nursing Schools.” To read, click here.
- As we near the end of the federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) for COVID-19, the Administration released a PHE Transition Roadmap Factsheet as well as updates on CMS’ Emergencies Page, CMS “What Do I Need to Know?” factsheet, and provider-specific factsheet on COVID-19 waivers and flexibilities.
News Archives
HPASC Projects
- Support nursing within the Nursing Community
- Support cancer research, prevention, and education with One Voice Against Cancer (OVAC)
- Support State Legislation to prohibit tanning bed use by Children with The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network ACS CAN
- Support The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Association SUNucate
HPASC Purpose and Objectives
To promote awareness within the DNA of issues and concerns in the area of Health Policy and Advocacy that assists DNA and it’s members to achieve their strategic goal of effectively advocating for members, patients, and the general public by:
1. Increasing membership involvement and understanding in health policy and advocacy efforts.
2. Acting as a resource for information on issues related to health policy and advocacy.
3. Working with members to investigate, consider, report, and act on advocacy issues commensurate with DNA’s Strategic plan.
4. Facilitating membership awareness, discussions, and activities.
Health Policy Advocacy Scanning Council
Blake Bryant, BSN, RN, DNC; Co-Chair
Marie Spinelli LPN; Co-Chair
Elizabeth Fildes, LPN
Maura Flynn, MPP, RN, DNC
Marina Gettas, DrPH, MPH, MSN, RN, CNL
Sandra Hurwitch, BSN, RN, DNC, NCSN
Gayle Peterson, RN-BL
Danielle Reese, BSN, RN
Nancy Smail, RN,; BOD liaison
Christine Strand, RN
Advocacy Toolkit
The DNA’s Health Policy and Advocacy Committee has partnered with Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP to assemble documents that you can use as a tool to have your voice heard by your local legislation and Washington, DC. We hope this “toolkit” serves as an additional resource for DNA members to better advocate on behalf of their patients. Click on any of the following links to view the resources / templates available for use:
Health Policy Resources
Sample Hill Letter – Title VIII Programs
Sample Letter to the Editor – NP Scope of Practice
Sample Talking Points – UV Treatment Access
Sample Testimony – Indoor Tanning Ban for Minors
Top Ten Tips for Calling Your Members of Congress
Top Ten Tips for Effectively Using a Town Hall Meeting
Top Ten Tip for Writing to Elected Officials
The DNA Advocacy Toolkit was funded through a grant from Stiefel, a GSK company.
Just Released: DCAN’s Advocacy Toolkit – DCAN is excited to release its new advocacy toolkit. It’s an extensive guide on how patients and clinicians can overcome payer resistance.
Sign-on Letters/Advocacy Information
2022 Letters
All Copays Count Coalition (ACCC) Letter
CSD Sign-On Letter
FDA Ruling Letter Follow Up
FY23 Conference Letter
HIV+ Hepatitis Policy Institute Association
ICAN Letter supporting the improving care and access to Nurses
Maloney Sunlamp Letter
Maloney Tanning Bed Letter
NCC FY 2023 Title VIII and NINR Request to House
NCC FY 2023 Title VIII and NINR Request to Senate
NCC End of Year Letter
NCC Letter Supporting Worker’s Comp for Injured Federal Workers Act
NCSCP RE: Sunlamps
2021 Letters
AANP American Association of Nurse Practitioners Letter
Cigna Sign-On Letter
Elsa Sign On – ELSA Sponsors
NCC House Cadet Nurse Corps Support Letter
NCC Senate Cadet Nurse Corps Support Letter
NCC Congratulatory Letter to Chairwoman DeLauro
NCC COVID Legislative Requests
NCC FY 2022 Title VIII & NINR Request-House
NCC FY 2022 Title VIII & NINR Request-Senate letters
NCC House FY 2022 Testimony
NCC Support for the Momnibus
NCC Welcome Letter to 117th Congress – House
NCC Welcome Letter to 117th Congress – Senate
NCC Letter Supporting WPV Legislation
NCC Updates and Sign-on-2021 03 25 FY22 Title VIII Nursing DC
NCC Welcome Letter to HHS Secretary Becerra
NCSCP Letter to FDA-Sunlamp
Sec. Walsh Welcome Letter
2020 Letters
All Copays Count Coalition sign on letter
CMS Sign-On Letter
ELSA Coalition Letter to Ed and Labor leaders
Energy Commerce Letter
Future Advancement of Academic Nursing (FAAN) Act letter
Final AAP Letter 2020: See Attached Letter
FY2020 Ad Hoc Group Recommendation Statement
HPAC Sign On Letter NCC Respose to CMS on COVID-19 waivers
Letter to CMS
MCIT-RN Comments Draft Oct 2020
NCC FY 2021 Title VIII and NINR Request House
NCC FY 2021 Title VIII and NINR Request Senate
NCC Cadet Nurse Corps Letter to SVAC
NCC Letter of Support for CRNAs FPA in VA
NCC Members Response to Racism & Injustice: See Attached Letter
2019 Letters
Bill H. Res. 323
FY20 Title VIII Letter
HB 7148 Expanding Step Therapy
HR 282 EC Multi-Organization Support
HR 282 Multi-Organization Support
HR 6836 Group Sign-On
NCSCP – House -DOD 2020 Melanoma Research $20M Funding – Feb 2019
NCSCP – House -DOD 2020 Melanoma Research $20M Funding – Feb 2019
Nonprofit-Association-Urgently need additional help: See Attached Letter
Request to Pass Title VIII Re-Authorization
Sign On Letter – Medicare Part D Compendia
Strengthen the Nursing Workforce-Support Title VIII
Sunucate Map
Title VIII 2019 Brochure
U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps