As OADN members, you have a voice in the federal policy decisions that shape nursing education and the nursing workforce. Through our work with the Nursing Community Coalition, OADN advocates for federal funding, workforce investments, and policies that support ADN programs, faculty, students, and the communities they serve.
Advocacy & Engagament
NCC Sends Letter Supporting the Introduction of the Educating Future Nurses Act
On October 29, fifty-seven members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) sent a letter to House Nursing Caucus Vice Co-Chair and nurse, Representative Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14), thanking her for introducing the Educating Future Nurses Act (H.R.10410), which would create a national Graduate Nursing Education program. This bipartisan bill is also supported by original cosponsors Representative and nurse Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02), and Representative Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-01), both of whom help lead the House Nursing Caucus.
NCC Sends Letter Supporting the Introduction of the Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act
On October 29, forty-eight members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) sent a letter to Representatives Darin LaHood (R-IL-16) and Nanette Barragán (D-CA-44) thanking them for introducing the Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act (H.R.1616) and urging its passage this Congress. |
