2024 Events
On May 8, the NCC hosted the "Thank a Nurse" Reception on Capitol Hill. This event comes as we celebrate National Nurses Week 2024. The reception was kicked off by our House Nursing Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-01), who gave remarks honoring our nation's current and future nursing workforce. We were also joined by other members of congress, congressional staff, nurses, and nurse advocates.
On May 8, the NCC hosted the "Thank a Nurse" Reception on Capitol Hill. This event comes as we celebrate National Nurses Week 2024. The reception was kicked off by our House Nursing Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-01), who gave remarks honoring our nation's current and future nursing workforce. We were also joined by other members of congress, congressional staff, nurses, and nurse advocates.
On May 8, the NCC hosted the "Thank a Nurse" Reception on Capitol Hill. This event comes as we celebrate National Nurses Week 2024. The reception was kicked off by our House Nursing Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-01), who gave remarks honoring our nation's current and future nursing workforce. We were also joined by other members of congress, congressional staff, nurses, and nurse advocates.
On May 8, the NCC hosted the "Thank a Nurse" Reception on Capitol Hill. This event comes as we celebrate National Nurses Week 2024. The reception was kicked off by our House Nursing Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-01), who gave remarks honoring our nation's current and future nursing workforce. We were also joined by other members of congress, congressional staff, nurses, and nurse advocates.
2023 Events
On May 9, the NCC hosted a "Thank a Nurse" Reception on Capitol Hill. This event comes as we celebrate National Nurses Week 2023. The reception was attended by House Nursing Caucus Co-Chair, Rep. Joyce (R-OH-14), House Nursing Caucus Vice Co-Chair and the newest nurse in Congress, Rep. Kiggans (R-VA-02), and Reps. D'Esposito (R-NY-04), Ross (D-NC-02), Schakowsky (D-IL-09) and Del. Moylan (R-Guam-At Large), along with NCC members and nurses from across the country.
On May 9, the NCC hosted a "Thank a Nurse" Reception on Capitol Hill. This event comes as we celebrate National Nurses Week 2023. The reception was attended by House Nursing Caucus Co-Chair, Rep. Joyce (R-OH-14), House Nursing Caucus Vice Co-Chair and the newest nurse in Congress, Rep. Kiggans (R-VA-02), and Reps. D'Esposito (R-NY-04), Ross (D-NC-02), Schakowsky (D-IL-09) and Del. Moylan (R-Guam-At Large), along with NCC members and nurses from across the country.
On May 9, the NCC hosted a "Thank a Nurse" Reception on Capitol Hill. This event comes as we celebrate National Nurses Week 2023. The reception was attended by House Nursing Caucus Co-Chair, Rep. Joyce (R-OH-14), House Nursing Caucus Vice Co-Chair and the newest nurse in Congress, Rep. Kiggans (R-VA-02), and Reps. D'Esposito (R-NY-04), Ross (D-NC-02), Schakowsky (D-IL-09) and Del. Moylan (R-Guam-At Large), along with NCC members and nurses from across the country.
On May 9, the NCC hosted a "Thank a Nurse" Reception on Capitol Hill. This event comes as we celebrate National Nurses Week 2023. The reception was attended by House Nursing Caucus Co-Chair, Rep. Joyce (R-OH-14), House Nursing Caucus Vice Co-Chair and the newest nurse in Congress, Rep. Kiggans (R-VA-02), and Reps. D'Esposito (R-NY-04), Ross (D-NC-02), Schakowsky (D-IL-09) and Del. Moylan (R-Guam-At Large), along with NCC members and nurses from across the country.
On February 8, the Nursing Community Coalition partnered with the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action, an initiative of AARP Foundation, AARP, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to welcome in the 118th Congress and to celebrate our Congressional Nursing Champions. The reception was attended by Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14), Rep. Deborah Ross (D-NC-02), Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA-01), and Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX-18).
On February 8, the Nursing Community Coalition partnered with the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action, an initiative of AARP Foundation, AARP, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to welcome in the 118th Congress and to celebrate our Congressional Nursing Champions. The reception was attended by Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14), Rep. Deborah Ross (D-NC-02), Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA-01), and Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX-18).
On February 8, the Nursing Community Coalition partnered with the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action, an initiative of AARP Foundation, AARP, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to welcome in the 118th Congress and to celebrate our Congressional Nursing Champions. The reception was attended by Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14), Rep. Deborah Ross (D-NC-02), Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA-01), and Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX-18).
On February 8, the Nursing Community Coalition partnered with the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action, an initiative of AARP Foundation, AARP, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to welcome in the 118th Congress and to celebrate our Congressional Nursing Champions. The reception was attended by Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14), Rep. Deborah Ross (D-NC-02), Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA-01), and Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX-18).
2022 Events
NCC Virtual Congressional Briefing and Roundtable Discussion during National Nurses Week
On Tuesday, May 10, 2022, the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) held a virtual congressional briefing and roundtable discussion to highlight issues impacting nursing education, practice, and research. NCC members provided an overview to more than 100 guests, both on and off Capitol Hill, on trends within academic nursing and the workforce, while outlining requests to support our current and future nurses.
2021 Events
Virtual Congressional Briefing on the National Academy of Medicine’s Report - Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Health Equity.
On Monday, October 4, 2021, the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) and the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action, an initiative of AARP Foundation, AARP, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, held a virtual briefing on the key findings and recommendations of the new National Academy of Medicine (NAM) report, The Future of Nursing 2020 – 2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity. The NAM report provides a blueprint for Congress and the federal government to reduce health disparities and advance health equity while strengthening and supporting our nation’s nurses. To read the full report, click here.
2020 Events
2019 Events
On May 7, the Nursing Community Coalition hosted a reception honoring the four million nurses across the nation. The “Thank A Nurse” reception was attended by nine Members of Congress, Representatives and Senators alike, in a bipartisan fashion. Attendees also had the opportunity to hear from nurses across the profession on the work they do.
On May 7, the Nursing Community Coalition hosted a reception honoring the four million nurses across the nation. The “Thank A Nurse” reception was attended by nine Members of Congress, Representatives and Senators alike, in a bipartisan fashion. Attendees also had the opportunity to hear from nurses across the profession on the work they do.
On May 7, the Nursing Community Coalition hosted a reception honoring the four million nurses across the nation. The “Thank A Nurse” reception was attended by nine Members of Congress, Representatives and Senators alike, in a bipartisan fashion. Attendees also had the opportunity to hear from nurses across the profession on the work they do.
On May 7, the Nursing Community Coalition hosted a reception honoring the four million nurses across the nation. The “Thank A Nurse” reception was attended by nine Members of Congress, Representatives and Senators alike, in a bipartisan fashion. Attendees also had the opportunity to hear from nurses across the profession on the work they do.
On March 7, the Nursing Community Coalition partnered with AARP and Campaign for Action to welcome in the 116th Congress and to celebrate our Congressional Nursing Champions. The reception was attended by House Nursing Caucus Co-Chair Rep. David Joyce (R-OH), Vice Co-Chair Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), and the newest nurse in Congress, Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL).
On March 7, the Nursing Community Coalition partnered with AARP and Campaign for Action to welcome in the 116th Congress and to celebrate our Congressional Nursing Champions. The reception was attended by House Nursing Caucus Co-Chair Rep. David Joyce (R-OH), Vice Co-Chair Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), and the newest nurse in Congress, Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL).
On March 7, the Nursing Community Coalition partnered with AARP and Campaign for Action to welcome in the 116th Congress and to celebrate our Congressional Nursing Champions. The reception was attended by House Nursing Caucus Co-Chair Rep. David Joyce (R-OH), Vice Co-Chair Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), and the newest nurse in Congress, Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL).
On March 7, the Nursing Community Coalition partnered with AARP and Campaign for Action to welcome in the 116th Congress and to celebrate our Congressional Nursing Champions. The reception was attended by House Nursing Caucus Co-Chair Rep. David Joyce (R-OH), Vice Co-Chair Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), and the newest nurse in Congress, Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL).
2018 Events
2017 Events
On December 7, 2017 the Nursing Community Coalition hosted a briefing titled "The Opioids Crisis: How Nursing Practices Save Lives." The briefing featured four nursing experts who each offered a different perspective on how the profession is on the front lines of saving patients impacted by opioid addiction. Rep Paul Tonko (D-NY) provided remarks at the briefing regarding his work with Rep Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) to introduce the Addiction Treatment Access Improvement Act of 2017.
On December 7, 2017 the Nursing Community Coalition hosted a briefing titled "The Opioids Crisis: How Nursing Practices Save Lives." The briefing featured four nursing experts who each offered a different perspective on how the profession is on the front lines of saving patients impacted by opioid addiction. Rep Paul Tonko (D-NY) provided remarks at the briefing regarding his work with Rep Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) to introduce the Addiction Treatment Access Improvement Act of 2017.
On December 7, 2017 the Nursing Community Coalition hosted a briefing titled "The Opioids Crisis: How Nursing Practices Save Lives." The briefing featured four nursing experts who each offered a different perspective on how the profession is on the front lines of saving patients impacted by opioid addiction. Rep Paul Tonko (D-NY) provided remarks at the briefing regarding his work with Rep Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) to introduce the Addiction Treatment Access Improvement Act of 2017.
On December 7, 2017 the Nursing Community Coalition hosted a briefing titled "The Opioids Crisis: How Nursing Practices Save Lives." The briefing featured four nursing experts who each offered a different perspective on how the profession is on the front lines of saving patients impacted by opioid addiction. Rep Paul Tonko (D-NY) provided remarks at the briefing regarding his work with Rep Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) to introduce the Addiction Treatment Access Improvement Act of 2017.
On September 20, 2017 the Nursing Community Coalition co-hosted a reception with the Campaign for Action, an initiative of the AARP Foundation, AARP, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation at the Reserve Officers Association. The reception was held to celebrate efforts to transform health and health care through nursing.
On September 20, 2017 the Nursing Community Coalition co-hosted a reception with the Campaign for Action, an initiative of the AARP Foundation, AARP, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation at the Reserve Officers Association. The reception was held to celebrate efforts to transform health and health care through nursing.
On September 20, 2017 the Nursing Community Coalition co-hosted a reception with the Campaign for Action, an initiative of the AARP Foundation, AARP, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation at the Reserve Officers Association. The reception was held to celebrate efforts to transform health and health care through nursing.
On September 20, 2017 the Nursing Community Coalition co-hosted a reception with the Campaign for Action, an initiative of the AARP Foundation, AARP, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation at the Reserve Officers Association. The reception was held to celebrate efforts to transform health and health care through nursing.
On May 9 and May 11, 2017, the Nursing Community coalition, in collaboration with the House and Senate Nursing Caucuses hosted a briefing series titled Transforming Health and Health Care: Nursing Workforce and Research. The briefing series featured nursing experts who spoke on how the profession is meeting the healthcare needs of the nation and how nursing science is contributing to care across the continuum.
On May 9 and May 11, 2017, the Nursing Community coalition, in collaboration with the House and Senate Nursing Caucuses hosted a briefing series titled Transforming Health and Health Care: Nursing Workforce and Research. The briefing series featured nursing experts who spoke on how the profession is meeting the healthcare needs of the nation and how nursing science is contributing to care across the continuum.
On May 9 and May 11, 2017, the Nursing Community coalition, in collaboration with the House and Senate Nursing Caucuses hosted a briefing series titled Transforming Health and Health Care: Nursing Workforce and Research. The briefing series featured nursing experts who spoke on how the profession is meeting the healthcare needs of the nation and how nursing science is contributing to care across the continuum.
On May 9 and May 11, 2017, the Nursing Community coalition, in collaboration with the House and Senate Nursing Caucuses hosted a briefing series titled Transforming Health and Health Care: Nursing Workforce and Research. The briefing series featured nursing experts who spoke on how the profession is meeting the healthcare needs of the nation and how nursing science is contributing to care across the continuum.
2016 Events
The Nursing Community coalition hosted a reception for the Representative to honor her commitment to advancing nursing policy in Congress.
The Nursing Community coalition hosted a reception for the Representative to honor her commitment to advancing nursing policy in Congress.
The Nursing Community coalition hosted a reception for the Representative to honor her commitment to advancing nursing policy in Congress.
The Nursing Community coalition hosted a reception for the Representative to honor her commitment to advancing nursing policy in Congress.