Presented is a summary of the Nursing Community (NC) coalition’s activity for the month of June 2017.

The document is designed to be used in conjunction with the Med-Surg Nursing definition and the AMSN Priority Agenda to help guide communication with legislators and their staff.

Ask Your Representative to Sign Letter for Title VIII Funding. Support America's patients and the sustainability of the nursing pipeline by asking your Representative to sign a "Dear Colleague" letter urging the House Appropriations Subcommittee...

Presented is a summary of the Nursing Community (NC) coalition’s activity for the month of February 2017.

An extensive medical funding bill was passed Wednesday (December 7, 2016), which President Barack Obama says he'll happily sign.

December 13, 2016 the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a final rule regarding Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) providing clinical care in the Veterans Health Administration.

A workgroup of the senate has drafted a healthcare payment reform bill geared toward improving chronic disease management, care coordination, and quality of care.

AMSN joins 27 National Nursing Organizations working together in addressing the opioid crisis with the Nursing Education Series on Opioids.

The legislation focuses on treatment and prevention of painkiller and heroin addictions.

On May 11, 2016, ...introduced "House Resolution 724 – Supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week on May 6 through May 12, 2016."

The National Council of State Boards of Nursing invites you to join us in a discussion about licensure portability, new opportunities available to nurses today, and how changes to the NLC enhance access to the vital care that nurses provide.

Sunday 3/6/16, four of our Legislative Team members will be in Washington, D.C., attending NIWI (Nurse in Washington Internship). This is a 3 day workshop...

From the Nursing Community... yesterday the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee has scheduled a hearing entitled, Examining Legislation to Improve Health Care and Treatment...

AMSN signed on to a 'Letter of Support' to Senator Merkley (D-OR) on the introduction of the Veterans Health Care Staffing Improvement Act.

In June, 2015, AMSN signed on to support the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act (H.R. 2713)...

The Academy of Medical Surgical Nurses (AMSN) has signed on in support of this bill.

Thank yous to Reps. Capps/Hanna and Sen. Merkley for circulating Title VIII Dear Colleague Letters AND Thank yous to Members of Congress...

Thursday, January 29, 2015, 2:00-3:00pm ET. On January 6, 2015, members of the 114th U.S. Congress convened in our nation’s capital to begin a new legislative session... One contact hour will be awarded to those who attend the entire webinar and submit an evaluation.

In 2014, AACN will embark on a strategic advocacy initiative to have meaningful conversations with all 535 Members of Congress and their staff. This is initiative is called Project 535.

From the Nursing Community - this year marks the 50th Anniversary of the Nursing Workforce Development programs... March 19, 2014, 3:00-4:00pm ET ...

Some nurse practitioners have been experiencing difficulty ordering DME items. We understand that some companies are implementing the CMS rule even though an enforcement date...

...for a conference call on September 26th at 4:30PM EDT to discuss the October launch of the new Health Insurance Marketplace.

As mandated through the Budget Control Act of 2011, sequestration, or automatic, across the board cuts to federal discretionary...

On behalf of the Coalition for Health Funding, you are invited to the NDD Town Hall.