Put Nursing Education at the Top of the Agenda
Posted almost 6 years ago by Nancy Iafrati
Sent out on behalf of ANA. It took me < 5 minutes to do~
Dear Registered Nurse,
Vitally needed Title VIII nursing education and workforce funding has already made great progress since Congress convened in January. Now, with lawmakers set to return next week, it's time we take the next step forward.
After passing unanimously out of committee, legislation that would reauthorize Title VIII is waiting for a vote on the House floor and is ready to move forward in the Senate. Take one minute to tell your lawmakers there's no reason to delay – support Title VIII and invest in the next generation of nurses now.
We know that Title VIII programs help to both recruit and retain highly-educated nurses across the country, and in particular in areas that have an acute need for additional caregivers. Without reauthorization, these programs, those nurses, and the areas that they serve are all in jeopardy.
Thank you for speaking up on this critical issue.
Matt Fitting
Advocacy and Engagement Specialist
American Nurses Association