Policy Watch: HHS Reorganization and Scholarship Openings With the new presidential administration moving swiftly, policy updates are happening quickly and staying informed is key. This week's updates include a reorganization of the Department... Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Policy & Advocacy
Policy Watch: 欧博官网入口 Statement on Education Department Changes and Key Federal Updates On March 20, the President signed an Executive Order directing steps to close the Department of Education and return authority to states and local communities. AACN released a statement expressing... Tuesday, March 25, 2025 | Education, Policy & Advocacy
欧博官网入口 Statement on the Executive Order to Close the Department of Education On March 20, the President signed an Executive Order titled Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities. This order states that the Secretary of Education... Friday, March 21, 2025 | Education, Policy & Advocacy
Policy Watch: Government Shutdown Prevented and DOE Investigations Opened We need your help! Take action today and ask your U.S. Representative and Senators to support Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs, Retain the National Institute of Nursing... Wednesday, March 19, 2025 | Policy & Advocacy
Policy Watch: DEI Guidance, NIH Funding Cap Blocked & Loan Forgiveness Changes As the new Congress and Presidential administration take shape, legislative, policy, and regulatory developments are unfolding rapidly. Staying informed can be challenging, but your voice matters!... Tuesday, March 11, 2025 | Policy & Advocacy
Rounds with Leadership: Showcasing the Impact of Academic Nursing Last summer, the AACN Board of Directors convened a Thought Leaders Assembly in Chicago with member deans and invited guests to discuss perceptions about nursing and nursing science. We were... Wednesday, February 26, 2025 | Policy & Advocacy, Research & Data, Rounds with Leadership
欧博官网入口 Signs on to Legal Challenge to New NIH Funding Guidance Earlier today, AACN signed on as a plaintiff in support of a lawsuit filed by the Association of American Medical Colleges, 欧博官网入口 of Pharmacy, Association for... Tuesday, February 11, 2025 | Grant Initiatives, Membership Announcements, Policy & Advocacy, Research & Data
欧博官网入口 Statement on New NIH Guidance Limiting Indirect Costs for Research Grants On February 7, 2025, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) issued Supplemental Guidance to the 2024 NIH Grants Policy Statement: Indirect Cost Rates, which sets a standard 15% rate for all... Monday, February 10, 2025 | Grant Initiatives, Membership Announcements, Policy & Advocacy, Research & Data
Advancing AACN鈥檚 Federal Policy Agenda with the New Administration Since his inauguration on January 20, 2025, President Trump and his administration have already taken dozens of executive actions. AACN’s government affairs and policy staff are diligently... Wednesday, January 29, 2025 | Policy & Advocacy
Tri-Council for Nursing Releases Statement: When Nurses Vote, Health Care Policy Changes for the Better Without nurses, quality care would be out of reach for many U.S. residents. As the largest, most trusted health care professioni, nurses’ influence on public health and policy cannot be... Monday, August 12, 2024 | Policy & Advocacy
AACN Applauds Senate Appropriations Committee鈥檚 Bipartisan Support for Nursing Education and Research AACN was pleased to see sustained funding for nursing education and research in the Senate's proposed spending bill for fiscal year (FY) 2025, a stark contrast to the cuts proposed in the... Monday, August 5, 2024 | Education, Policy & Advocacy, Press Release
Rounds with Leadership: An End to Inequity On June 26, 2024, the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) released a new publication examining healthcare inequities that persist in the U.S. titled Ending Unequal... Wednesday, July 31, 2024 | Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Policy & Advocacy, Rounds with Leadership
AACN Looks to the Senate as House Proposes Cuts and Consolidation of Programs Supporting Nursing Education and Research The House Appropriation Committee advanced their Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (LHHS-ED) spending bill by a vote of 31 to 25. This bill proposes steep cuts... Thursday, July 11, 2024 | Education, Policy & Advocacy, Press Release
Submit Your Nominations: Shape the Future of Federal Healthcare Policies Join us in ensuring more nurses and healthcare professionals are at the forefront of federal policy discussions. Monday, June 24, 2024 | Membership Announcements, Policy & Advocacy
欧博官网入口 Supports Increased Nursing Education Funding in President鈥檚 FY 2025 Budget AACN is pleased to see recommended increases to programs that support nursing education and the workforce in the Administration's proposed budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025. Released yesterday,... Tuesday, March 12, 2024 | Education, Policy & Advocacy