Happy National Nurses Week!!
On May 6, 2013, Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) introduced H.Res. 201 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week. To view the Nursing Community's letter of gratitude to Rep. Johnson, and to Rep. Lois Capps, RN (D-CA), and Rep. David Joyce (R-OH) for sponsoring the legislation, see:
Nursing Community Members
Collectively the Nursing Community represents over 850,000 registered nurses, advanced practice registered nurses, nurse executives, nursing students, and nursing faculty.
These 58 organizations are committed to improving the health and health care of our nation by collaborating to support Registered Nurses (RNs).
Advocacy Issues
Healthcare reform to improve quality,
reduce cost, and increase access.
Federal funding for nursing education,
practice, and retention.
Federal legislation that improves and
advances nursing practice, education, and research.
Recent News
On May 7, 2013, the Nursing Community sent President Obama a letter of gratitude for his continued support of nursing education, research, and practice in his Fiscal Year 2014 budget proposal.
On March 15, 2013, the Nursing Community submitted testimony to the House LHHS Subcommittee on Appropriations regarding Fiscal Year 2014 Appropriations for Title VIII programs, NINR, and Nurse-Managed Health Clinics.
March 1, 2013, the Nursing Community sent a letter to President Obama thanking him for his continued support of nursing programs and urging continued funding for Title VIII programs and NINR in Fiscal Year 2014.
Registered nurses (RNs) represent the largest group of healthcare professionals, with 3.1 million in the United States, and are involved in every aspect of health care. The services RNs provide are linked directly to the availability, cost, and quality of healthcare services.
Nurses represent the public interest and not a special interest. The contributions made by the practice and science of nursing are significant, and in collaboration with other healthcare professionals, can lead to meaningful change.
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