July 2025

Advocacy & Engagement 

NCC Thanks Members of Congress for Introducing the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2025

On July 14, sixty-two members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto a letter thanking the Senators and Representatives who introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2025 (S.1874/H.R.3593), and urging its passage this Congress.

NCC Reiterates FY 2026 Appropriations Requests to Senate Appropriations Committee

On July 30, sixty-three members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto a letter to the Senate Appropriations Committee reiterating the NCC’s fiscal year (FY) 2026 funding requests and strong support for the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs and the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR). This includes a request of at least $530 million for Title VIII, $210 million for NINR, and preserving NINR as an independent Institute within NIH in FY 2026. This letter comes as the Committee prepares to mark up the Senate FY 2026 Labor, Health and Humans Services, Education, and Related Agencies bill.

 

Events & Meetings

  • The Nursing Community Coalition held a virtual monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
  • The Nursing Community Coalition held a member-only event with a representative from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on Monday, July 28, 2025. 

NCC Connections

  • The Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses (APHON) is hosting its 49th Annual Conference in Providence, RI from September 25-27, 2025. For more information and to register, click here.
  • The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) is holding its 28th Annual NPWH Women’s Healthcare Conference in Las Vegas, NV from October 1-3, 2025. For more information and to register, click here.

In Case You Missed It…

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  • On July 4, the President signed into law H.R.1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. This effort puts forward significant changes in healthcare and higher education, including major cuts to the Medicaid program, new limitations on federal higher education assistance, and the elimination of the Grad PLUS loan program. 
  • On July 16, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health held a hearing to examine different bills to support the healthcare workforce, including the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2025. Witnesses included Dr. Candice Chen, Acting Associate Administrator for Health Workforce at the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration. Bipartisan support for reauthorizing the Title VIII programs and supporting funding for these programs was reiterated throughout the hearing. To watch the full hearing, click here.
  • On July 17, House Nursing Caucus Vice Co-Chair Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02) introduced H.Res.593 – Congratulating the Oncology Nursing Society on the occasion of its 50th anniversary, and for other purposes, with House Nursing Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-01) as an original cosponsor. 
  • On July 25, Becker’s published an article titled, “A rare nurse dual-role gains traction in hospitals.” To read the article, click here. 
  • On July 31, the Senate Appropriations Committee advanced their FY 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations bill by a vote of 26-3. For current information on the Senate FY 2026 funding bill, please see below:

The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) released its latest enrollment and graduation data. To view the press release that outlines the results from this survey, click here.

June 2025

Advocacy & Engagement 

NCC Statement on the President’s Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
On June 3, the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) released a statement strongly opposing the severe cuts made to key domestic and health care programs, including the proposed elimination of the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) and language around potential cuts to Title VIII Nursing Workforce Programs in the Administration’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 budget.

NCC Submits Testimony to Senate Appropriation LHHS-ED Subcommittee
On June 4, sixty-three members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto written testimony submitted to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (LHHS-ED). The testimony featured the coalition’s funding requests of at least $530 million for the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs and at least $210 million for the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR), as well as preserving NINR as an independent Institute within NIH in FY 2026.

NCC Thanks Representative Courtney and Senator Baldwin for Introducing the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act
On June 9, fifty-four members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto a letter thanking Representative Joe Courtney (D-CT-02) and Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) for introducing the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (H.R.2531/S.1232).

NCC Thanks Members of Congress for Introducing the Nurse Corps Tax Parity Act of 2025
On June 12, fifty-five members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) sent a letter to Sens. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Roger Wicker (R-MS), along with Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), Mike Thompson (D-CA-04), and Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02), thanking them for introducing the bipartisan, bicameral Nurse Corps Tax Parity Act of 2025 (S.1548/H.R.3145).

NCC Thanks Representatives Walberg and Courtney for Introducing Legislation that Improves Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers
On June 23, fourty-seven members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto a letter thanking House Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI-05) and Congressman Joe Courtney (D-CT-02) for introducing the Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act (H.R.3170), as well as urging its passage this Congress. This bipartisan legislation would update the federal workers’ compensation program and authorize NPs to certify disabilities and oversee treatment for injured or ill federal employees under the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA).
 

NCC Sends Letter Welcoming NINR Interim Director, Dr. Courtney Aklin
On June 30, the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) sent a letter welcoming the Interim Director of the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR), Dr. Courtney Aklin. The NCC has a long tradition of working with NINR by supporting the work of nurse scientists, advocating for investments in research and future researchers, and sharing the Institute’s foundational work to improve healthcare delivery across the care continuum.

Events & Meetings

The Nursing Community Coalition held a virtual monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.

NCC Connections

  • The National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) is hosting its 50th Annual Conference in Dallas, TX from July 16-18, 2025. For more information and to register, click here.
  • The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) is holding its 28th Annual NPWH Women’s Healthcare Conference in Las Vegas, NV from October 1-3, 2025. For more information and to register, click here.
  • The AARP and the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action released a new toolkit containing resources on nurse recruitment and retention for registered nurses in Acute Care Settings. For more information and to download the toolkit, click here. 

In Case You Missed It…

    • On May 22, the House of Representatives passed its budget reconciliation package, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1).
    • On June 2, the Administration released its FY 2026 Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Budget in Brief, and subsequently released various FY 2026 agency budget justifications. The inaugural FY 2026 Administration for a Healthy America (AHA) budget justification proposes the elimination of all Title VIII Programs except the Nurse Corps, and the FY 2026 NIH budget justification proposes the elimination of NINR.
    • On June 9, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. removed all 17 members of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP). To read a statement from the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) on this development, click here. On June 11, Secretary Kennedy announced in an X.com post the appointment of eight new members to ACIP, including Dr. Vicky Pebsworth, a registered nurse. To view the post, click here.
    • On June 10 and June 16, the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee and the Senate Finance Committee released their respective draft budget reconciliation legislative text. Below is information about these bills.
    • On June 10, the Senate Appropriations LHHS-ED Subcommittee held a hearing on the Administration’s FY 2026 NIH budget with Director Dr. Jayanta Bhattacharya. Senate Nursing Caucus Co-Chair, Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), highlighted the importance of NINR during this hearing. To view Senator Merkley’s comments beginning at 1:06:20, click here.
    • On June 11, the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC) released its June 2025 Report to Congress. To view the report, click here. 
    • On June 12, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) released its June 2025 Report to Congress. To view the report, click here.
    • On June 15, the Washington Post published an article titled, “Nurse practitioners step in as geriatrician ranks shrink.” To read the article, click here. 
    • Mark your Calendar: NINR announced that it will host a 40th Anniversary Scientific Symposium, titled “Advancing Nursing Science to Improve Health for All: NINR’s Impact” on September 17th, 2025, at the Masur Auditorium, NIH Clinical Center. For more information, click here. 

In Case You Missed It…

    • On May 22, the House of Representatives passed its budget reconciliation package, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1).
    • On June 2, the Administration released its FY 2026 Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Budget in Brief, and subsequently released various FY 2026 agency budget justifications. The inaugural FY 2026 Administration for a Healthy America (AHA) budget justification proposes the elimination of all Title VIII Programs except the Nurse Corps, and the FY 2026 NIH budget justification proposes the elimination of NINR.
    • On June 9, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. removed all 17 members of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP). To read a statement from the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) on this development, click here. On June 11, Secretary Kennedy announced in an X.com post the appointment of eight new members to ACIP, including Dr. Vicky Pebsworth, a registered nurse. To view the post, click here.
    • On June 10 and June 16, the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee and the Senate Finance Committee released their respective draft budget reconciliation legislative text. Below is information about these bills.
    • On June 10, the Senate Appropriations LHHS-ED Subcommittee held a hearing on the Administration’s FY 2026 NIH budget with Director Dr. Jayanta Bhattacharya. Senate Nursing Caucus Co-Chair, Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), highlighted the importance of NINR during this hearing. To view Senator Merkley’s comments beginning at 1:06:20, click here.
    • On June 11, the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC) released its June 2025 Report to Congress. To view the report, click here. 
    • On June 12, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) released its June 2025 Report to Congress. To view the report, click here.
    • On June 15, the Washington Post published an article titled, “Nurse practitioners step in as geriatrician ranks shrink.” To read the article, click here. 
    • Mark your Calendar: NINR announced that it will host a 40th Anniversary Scientific Symposium, titled “Advancing Nursing Science to Improve Health for All: NINR’s Impact” on September 17th, 2025, at the Masur Auditorium, NIH Clinical Center. For more information, click here. 

May 2025

Advocacy & Engagement 

NCC Statement on the President’s FY 2026 Budget

On May 5, the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) issued a statement expressing concerns with the Administration’s FY 2026 skinny budget, which proposes the elimination of the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) and cuts to education, training, maternal and child health, and other health workforce programs within the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). 

NCC Sends Letter to Congress Outlining Top Legislative Priorities During National Nurses Week
On May 6, all sixty-four members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto a letter urging Congress to take action on top appropriations and legislative priorities that impact nursing education, workforce, and research. This letter comes as we celebrate National Nurses Week 2025.

NCC Urges Support for Funding Nursing Workforce and Research as the President Honors National Nurses Day

On May 12, the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) released a statement reiterating its support of funding for the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs, as well as for retaining and funding the National Institute of Nursing Research, following the Administration’s statement honoring National Nurses Day.

38 Senators Support FY 2026 Funding for Title VIII in Senate Dear Colleague Letter 

On May 23, thirty-eight Senators signed onto a Senate Dear Colleague Letter requesting $530 million for Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs in FY 2026. 

94 Representatives Support FY 2025 Funding for Title VIII in House Dear Colleague Letter

Ninety-four Representatives signed onto the bipartisan House of Representatives Dear Colleague Letter, requesting $530 million for Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs in FY 2026.

NCC Thanks Congress for Introducing a Resolution Honoring and Recognizing National Nurses Week 2025

On May 28, all sixty-four members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto a letter thanking the leadership of the House and Senate Nursing Caucuses, along with 16 bipartisan members in the House and Senate, for introducing S.Res.206 and H.Res.389 – a resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2025.

NCC Connections

  • The National Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers is holding its annual conference in Philadelphia, PA from June 2-4, 2025. For more information, click here.
  • NPWH is holding its 28th Annual NPWH Women’s Healthcare Conference in Las Vegas, NV from October 1-3, 2025. Registration begins in late Spring. For more information, click here.
  • Friends of the National Institute of Nursing Research (FNINR) is accepting donations that directly support their advocacy efforts. For more information, click here.

In Case You Missed It…

  • The House and Senate Nursing Caucus membership lists are now posted on the NCC website. These will be updated as additional Members of Congress join the Caucus. 
  • On April 17, a leaked draft “passback” FY 2026 HHS budget proposal from the Administration was released. This document proposes major changes including eliminating NINR and all Title VIII programs except the Nurse Corps. The NCC awaits the release of the President’s skinny budget for official comment.
  • On April 23, President Trump issued executive orders in the areas of reforming higher education accreditation, promoting education on Artificial Intelligence (AI), supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and limiting foreign funds at U.S. universities. To read a statement from the Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon, on these executive orders, click here. For a full list of executive orders during the first 100 days of this Administration, click here. 
  • On April 25, STAT reported that several Institutes and Centers at NIH had appointed new acting directors, including Dr. Courtney Aklin at NINR. For more information, click here.   
  • On April 27, CBS News released an episode of 60 Minutes covering funding cuts and staffing decreases at NIH. The episode touched on the proposed elimination of NINR in the Administration’s leaked draft “passback” FY 2026 HHS budget proposal. To view the episode, click here. 
  • On April 29, the House Education and Workforce Committee held a markup of its budget reconciliation bill, which included major changes to key higher education programs that may impact nursing students. Please see the bill text and section-by-section summary.
  • In April, the 2024 National Nursing Workforce Survey was released by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) and the Nation Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers (NFSNWC). To read the results of the survey, click here.
  • On May 20, NINR’s National Advisory Council for Nursing Research is holding its 115th meeting. To join the meeting virtually, click here.

Post of the Month

Today we begin celebrating #NationalNursesWeek and wish you a very Happy #NationalNursesDay! We #ThankANurse and honor the more than four and a half million licensed RNs, APRNs and nursing students, this week and throughout the year. #NursesMakeTheDifference

 

April 2025

Advocacy & Engagement 

NCC Submits Testimony to House Appropriation LHHS-ED Subcommittee

On April 9, sixty-three members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto written testimony submitted to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education. The testimony featured the NCC’s funding requests of at least $530 million for the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs and supporting our nurse scientists and researchers throughout NIH, including preserving the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) as an independent Institute within NIH by supporting at least $210 million for the NINR.

NCC Thanks Members of Congress for Introducing the Ensuring Veterans Timely Access to Anesthesia Care Act of 2025

On April 28, forty-nine members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto a letter thanking Reps. Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) and Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02) for introducing the bipartisan Ensuring Veterans Timely Access to Anesthesia Care Act (H.R.2234).

 

Events & Meetings

The Nursing Community Coalition held a virtual monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.

Federal Funding Opportunities: Apply Today

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Programs

Nominate a Nurse

  • 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.

NCC Connections

  • The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) is hosting Part 4 of its Perinatal Mental Health Webinar Series titled, “Perinatal Bipolar Disorder and Postpartum Psychosis,” at 1:00 pm (ET) on May 28, 2025. For more information and to register, click here. 
  • The National Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers is holding its annual conference in Philadelphia, PA from June 2-4, 2025. For more information, click here.
  • NPWH is holding its 28th Annual NPWH Women’s Healthcare Conference in Las Vegas, NV from October 1-3, 2025. Registration begins in late Spring. For more information, click here.
  • Other NCC connections and items to note include:
    • On April 3, the National League for Nursing (NLN) published a statement opposing layoffs at NINR and NIH. To read the statement, click here.
    • On April 8, the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN) launched its official advocacy platform. For more information and to access the platform, click here.
    • On April 17, the American Academy of Nursing (AAN), American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), Friends of the National Institute of Nursing Research (FNINR), NLN, and Oncology Nursing Society (ONS), published a statement on the leaked draft “passback” FY 2026 HHS budget proposal from the Administration. To read this statement, click here.
    • On April 17, the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA), American College of Nurse Midwives (ACNM), American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), AACN, and American Nurses Association (ANA), published a statement on the leaked draft “passback” FY 2026 HHS budget proposal from the Administration. To read this statement, click here.

In Case You Missed It…

  • The House and Senate Nursing Caucus membership lists are now posted on the NCC website. These will be updated as additional Members of Congress join the Caucus. 
  • On April 17, a leaked draft “passback” FY 2026 HHS budget proposal from the Administration was released. This document proposes major changes including eliminating NINR and all Title VIII programs except the Nurse Corps. The NCC awaits the release of the President’s skinny budget for official comment.
  • On April 23, President Trump issued executive orders in the areas of reforming higher education accreditation, promoting education on Artificial Intelligence (AI), supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and limiting foreign funds at U.S. universities. To read a statement from the Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon, on these executive orders, click here. For a full list of executive orders during the first 100 days of this Administration, click here. 
  • On April 25, STAT reported that several Institutes and Centers at NIH had appointed new acting directors, including Dr. Courtney Aklin at NINR. For more information, click here.   
  • On April 27, CBS News released an episode of 60 Minutes covering funding cuts and staffing decreases at NIH. The episode touched on the proposed elimination of NINR in the Administration’s leaked draft “passback” FY 2026 HHS budget proposal. To view the episode, click here. 
  • On April 29, the House Education and Workforce Committee held a markup of its budget reconciliation bill, which included major changes to key higher education programs that may impact nursing students. Please see the bill text and section-by-section summary.
  • In April, the 2024 National Nursing Workforce Survey was released by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) and the Nation Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers (NFSNWC). To read the results of the survey, click here.
  • On May 20, NINR’s National Advisory Council for Nursing Research is holding its 115th meeting. To join the meeting virtually, click here.

Post of the Month

#REMINDER: HRSA is hosting a virtual Q&A session for the Nurse Corps Scholarship Program tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST. To join, please visit http://bit.ly/NCScholarship25

March 2025

Advocacy & Engagement 

NCC Sends FY 2026 Appropriations Requests to House and Senate LHHS-ED Appropriations Subcommittees

On March 27, sixty-one members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto a letter to the House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies requesting at least $530 million for Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs and at least $210 million for the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) in fiscal year (FY) 2026.

NCC Thanks Members of Congress for Introducing the I CAN Act

On March 20, sixty members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) sent a letter thanking Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Rep. Dave Joyce (R-OH-14), along with other cosponsors, for introducing the bipartisan and bicameral Improving Care and Access to Nurses (I CAN) Act (S.575/H.R.1317).

Events & Meetings

The Nursing Community Coalition held a virtual monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

Federal Funding Opportunities: Apply Today

  • Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs:
    • Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program. This program provides loan repayment to nurses who serve at least two years at a critical shortage facility in a high need area or accredited school of nursing in a U.S. state or territory. Applications are due by April 17, 2025 at 7:30 pm (ET). 
    • Nurse Corps Scholarship Program. This program helps nursing students with tuition, fees, and other educational costs, along with a monthly stipend. Upon graduation, students can work at an eligible health care facility with a critical shortage of nurses (critical shortage facility). Applications are due by April 24, 2025 at 7:30 pm (ET). 
  • Other Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Programs

Nominate a Nurse

  • 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.

 

NCC Connections

  • AARP and the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN Critical Care) have released an RFP on ways to bolster the recruitment and retention of registered nurses through healthy workplace environments. Proposals are due by 10:00 pm ET on April 4, 2025. For more information, click here. 
  • The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) is holding its virtual Menopause Summit 2.0 on April 4, 2025. For more information and to register, click here.
  • NPWH is hosting Part 3 of its Perinatal Mental Health Webinar Series titled, “Perinatal Anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder,” at 1:00 pm (ET) on April 23, 2025. For more information and to register, click here. 
  • NPWH is hosting Part 4 of its Perinatal Mental Health Webinar Series titled, “Perinatal Bipolar Disorder and Postpartum Psychosis,” at 1:00 pm (ET) on May 28, 2025. For more information and to register, click here. 
  • The National Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers is holding its annual conference in Philadelphia, PA from June 2-4, 2025. For more information, click here.
  • NPWH is holding its 28th Annual NPWH Women’s Healthcare Conference in Las Vegas, NV from October 1-3, 2025. Registration begins in late Spring. For more information, click here.

In Case You Missed It…

  • On March 6, the Nurses Organization of Veterans Affairs (NOVA) published an article warning of the impact that staffing cuts at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will have on veterans’ care and services. To read the article, click here. 
  • On March 15, the President Trump signed into law the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (H.R.1968), which was passed by Congress the previous day. This continuing resolution fully funds the federal government at FY 2024 levels through the remainder of FY 2025. 
  • On March 20, the President signed an Executive Order titled Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities. This order aims to take all necessary steps to facilitate the closure of the Department of Education and return authority to the states. 
  • On March 27, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced restructuring efforts including:
    • Cutting an additional 10,000 full-time positions across various agencies, including an estimated 1,200 employees at NIH. This would be in addition to the approximately 10,000 employees who have departed HHS thus far. 
    • Reducing the number of regional offices and centralizing many functions, including HR, External Affairs and Policy; 
    • Consolidating 28 divisions into 15, through such action as creating a new Administration for a Healthy America that will consolidate a number of current agencies, including Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), which is where the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development programs are administered. 
  • The Nursing Community Coalition will continue to monitor this ongoing development. 
  • The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) has launched The Face of Academic Nursing, a new resource hub highlighting the vital role of Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs and the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) in shaping the future of nursing education and health care. To amplify the importance of Title VIII and NINR and to share your individual or institution’s experience, insights, and stories, compete the survey here.

 

Post of the Month

#FundingOpportunity: HRSA has opened applications for the Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program! Applications are due by April 17th at 7:30 p.m. ET. To learn more and apply, please visit https://bit.ly/NCLR2025!

February 2025

Advocacy & Engagement 

NCC Sends Letter to Congressional Leadership Reiterating FY 2025 Funding Requests

On February 14, all 64 members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) sent a letter to Congressional Leadership, as well as to House and Senate Appropriations Committees, requesting at least $310.472 million for Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs and at least $197.693 million for the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) in fiscal year (FY) 2025, as outlined in the bipartisan Senate Appropriations Committee passed bill. The letter urges Congress to avoid a long-term continuing resolution (CR) and provide bold investments in these vital programs, as we near the March 14th CR deadline.

NCC Thanks Members of Congress for Introducing the PRECEPT Nurses Act

On February 28, 55 members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) sent a letter thanking Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02) for introducing the bipartisan and bicameral Providing Real-World Education and Clinical Experience by Precepting Tomorrow’s (PRECEPT) Nurses Act (H.R.392/S.131).

 

Events & Meetings

The Nursing Community Coalition held a virtual monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

Federal Funding Opportunities: Apply Today

  • Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs:
    • Nursing Workforce Diversity Program. This program provides nursing education opportunities to those from disdvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds. Apply by March 18, 2025.
    • Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program. This program provides loan repayment to nurses who serve at least two years at a critical shortage facility in a high need area or accredited school of nursing in a U.S. state or territory. Applications for this program open soon.
    • Other Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Programs
    • National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program. This program awards scholarships to students pursuing an eligible training or degree program for a primary care health profession. Applications for this program open soon.

Nominate a Nurse

  • 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.

NCC Connections

  • The International Society of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses (ISPN) is holding its annual conference in New Orleans, LA from March 19-22, 2025. For more information, click here.
  • The Friends of the National Institute of Nursing Research (FNINR) is accepting nominations for awards to be granted at the 2025 NightinGala on Wednesday, October 15th in Washington, D.C. The deadline to submit a nomination is Monday, March 31, 2025. To nominate yourself or a colleague to receive an award, click here.
  • AARP and the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN Critical Care) have released an RFP on ways to bolster the recruitment and retention of registered nurses through healthy workplace environments. Proposals are due by 10:00 pm ET on April 4, 2025. For more information, click here. 
  • The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) is holding its virtual Menopause Summit 2.0 on April 4, 2025. Registration details for this event are coming soon.
  • The National Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers (NFSNWC) is holding its annual conference in Philadelphia, PA from June 2-4, 2025. For more information, click here.
  • NPWH is holding its 28th Annual NPWH Women’s Healthcare Conference in Las Vegas, NV from October 1-3, 2025. Registration begins in late Spring. For more information, click here.

 

In Case You Missed It…

  • On February 21, the U.S. Senate approved its Budget Resolution, see bill text here and amendments here. On February 25, the House of Representatives followed suit by narrowly adopting their own Budget Resolution, see bill text here. We will continue to monitor as this process is ongoing.
  • On February 19, Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02) published an op-ed in Newsweek highlighting how bills like the PRECEPT Nurses Act (H.R.392/S.131) can help address America’s nursing shortage. To read the article, click here.

Post of the Month

#REMINDER: Don’t forget to submit your application for the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Diversity Program by March 18, 2025! To learn more about this important program and apply, please visit: https://bit.ly/426LZY4!

 

 

January 2025

Advocacy & Engagement 

NCC Welcomes the 119th Congress

On January 17, 2025, all sixty-four members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto a letter welcoming Representatives and Senators to the 119th Congress. The letter outlined shared priorities including support for the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs and the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR).

 

Events & Meetings

The Nursing Community Coalition held a virtual monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.

Federal Funding Opportunities: Apply Today

 

Nominate a Nurse

NCC Connections

  • The National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) will host National Black Nurses Day on Capitol Hill on February 6, 2025. To learn more and register for this event, click here.
  • The National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) Policy Summit will take place from February 18-19, 2025. To learn more and register for this event, click here.
  • The International Society of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses (ISPN) is holding its annual conference in New Orleans, LA from March 19-22, 2025. For more information, click here.

In Case You Missed It…

  • On December 21, 2024, Congress passed and President Biden signed into law H.R.10545, the American Relief Act, 2025. This continuing resolution (CR) funds the federal government through March 14, 2025.
  • Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Marsha Blackburn (R-MS), along with Representatives Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02), Dave Joyce (R-OH-14), Claudia Tenney (R-NY-24), and Jim Costa (D-CA-21) have introduced the Providing Real-World Education and Clinical Experience by Precepting Tomorrow’s (PRECEPT) Nurses Act (S.131/H.R.392) to Congress. For more information, see Rep. Kiggans’ one-pager here.
  • Representatives Dave Joyce (R-OH-14), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-01), Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02), and Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) relaunched the House Nursing Caucus. To read a press release, click here.
  • President Donald Trump has issued many Executive Orders during his first days in office. To view these Executive Orders, click here. 
  • MedPage Today published an article titled, “Preserve the National Institute of Nursing Research’s Independence— Folding NINR into a larger institute risks diminishing research targeting whole-person health.” To read the article, click here.
  • The latest Gallup polling data shows that for the 24th year in a row, the American public rates nursing as the most trustworthy and ethical profession. For more information, click here.
  • With the recent passing of Dr. Loretta Ford, the Nursing Community Coalition honors her legacy and accomplishments. To read an article on her groundbreaking work as a nurse and NP, click here.

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