Nursing Community Coalition Urges Congress for Support During National Nurses Week

As we celebrate National Nurses Week, May 6th – 12th, 64 members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) urge Congress to support our current and future nurses, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), nurse leaders, boards of nursing, faculty, and scientists. The NCC is a cross section of education, practice, research, and regulation within the nursing profession. As the largest segment of the health care profession,2 nursing is involved at every point of care, including rural, urban, and underserved areas, is at the frontlines of public health challenges, and is leading the way to ensure today’s science translates to tomorrow’s cures. Our nurses are working in community health centers, hospitals, long-term care facilities, local and state health departments, schools, workplaces, and patients’ homes.  Read more