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NCC Sends FY 2026 Appropriations Requests to House and Senate LHHS-ED Appropriations Subcommittees (03/27/25)
Sixty-one members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto a letter to the House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies requesting at least $530 million for Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs and at least $210 million for the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) in fiscal year (FY) 2026.
NCC Thanks Members of Congress for Introducing the PRECEPT Nurses Act (02/28/25)
Fifty-five members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) sent a letter thanking Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02) for introducing the bipartisan and bicameral Providing Real-World Education and Clinical Experience by Precepting Tomorrow’s (PRECEPT) Nurses Act (H.R.392/S.131).
NCC Sends Letter to Congressional Leadership Reiterating FY 2025 Funding Requests (02/14/25)
All sixty-four members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) sent a letter to Congressional Leadership, as well as to House and Senate Appropriations Committees, requesting at least $310.472 million for Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs and at least $197.693 million for the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) in fiscal year (FY) 2025, as outlined in the bipartisan Senate Appropriations Committee passed bill. The letter urges Congress to avoid a long-term continuing resolution (CR) and provide bold investments in these vital programs, as we near the March 14th CR deadline.
NCC Welcomes the 119th Congress (01/17/25)
All sixty-four members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto a letter welcoming Representatives and Senators to the 119th Congress. The letter outlined shared priorities including support for the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs and the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR).
NCC Sends Letter to the Incoming Trump-Vance Administration (12/18/24)
All sixty-four members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto a letter welcoming the opportunity to serve as a resource to the incoming Trump-Vance Administration and outlining key priorities to promote America's health through the nursing lens, including support for the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs and the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR).
NCC Sends Letter Outlining our Shared Legislative Priorities for Congress to Pass Before the End of this Year (11/18/24)
Sixty-three members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto a letter urging Congress to cosponsor and pass shared legislative priorities impacting nursing education, workforce, and research before the end of the 118th Congress.
NCC Sends Letter to Congressional Leadership Reiterating FY 2025 Funding Requests (11/18/24)
All sixty-four members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) sent a letter to Congressional Leadership, as well as to House and Senate Appropriations Committees, requesting at least $310.472 million for Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs and at least $197.693 million for the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) in fiscal year (FY) 2025, as outlined in the bipartisan Senate Appropriations Committee passed bill. This letter comes as we near December 20th, which is when the current continuing resolution is set to expire.
NCC Sends Letter to House and Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committees Supporting the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act (11/15/24)
Sixty-three members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto a letter urging the House and Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committees to consider and advance H.R.3428/S.1633, the United States Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act of 2023 in any legislative package honoring our nation’s veterans this year.
NCC Sends Letter to House Leadership Supporting Legislation that Improves Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers (09/20/24)
Fifty-seven members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto a letter urging the House of Representatives to consider and pass H.R.618, the Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act. This bipartisan legislation would update the federal workers’ compensation program and authorize NPs to certify disabilities and oversee treatment for injured or ill federal employees under the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA).
NCC Sends Letter to Congressional Leadership Outlining Updated FY 2025 Funding Requests (09/16/24)
All sixty-four members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) sent a letter to Congressional Leadership, as well as to House and Senate Appropriations Committees, requesting at least $310.472 million for Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs and at least $197.693 million for the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) in fiscal year (FY) 2025, as outlined in the Senate Appropriations Committee passed bill.
NCC Sends Comment Letter to House Energy and Commerce Committee on Proposed NIH Reform Framework (08/16/24)
All sixty-four members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto a comment letter to Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, in response to the recently released proposal to reform the National Institutes of Health (NIH). These comments underscore the rich history of the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR), outline the important work of our nurse researchers and scientists, and urge Congress to preserve NINR as an independent institute within NIH.
NCC Sends Comment Letter to FDA on the Importance of Nursing Representation on Federal Advisory Committees (08/13/24)
Forty-nine members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto a comment letter urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ensure that nurses are among those represented within federal advisory committees, taskforces, and councils.
NCC Sends Letter to Senate Appropriations Committee Reiterating FY 2025 Funding Priorities (07/29/24)
All sixty-four members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto a letter to the Senate Appropriations Committee reiterating support for at least $530 million for the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs and at least $210 million for the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) in FY 2025. This letter underscores the need for bold investments after the House Appropriations Committee proposed decreases for these essential programs.
NCC Thanks Congress for Introducing a Resolution Honoring and Recognizing National Nurses Week 2024 (06/07/24)
All sixty-four members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto a letter thanking the leadership of the House and Senate Nursing Caucuses, along with 27 bipartisan members in the House and Senate, for introducing S.Res.676 and H.Res.1208 - a resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2024.
NCC Sends FY 2025 Appropriations Requests to House and Senate LHHS-ED Appropriations Subcommittees (04/22/24)
Fifty-seven members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto a letter to the House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies outlining the funding requests of at least $530 million for Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs and at least $210 million for the National Institute of Nursing Research for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025.
NCC Thanks Senator Merkley and Congresswoman Underwood for introducing the Future Advancement of Academic Nursing (FAAN) Act (03/29/24)
Fifty-nine members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) sent a letter thanking Senate Nursing Caucus Co-Chair, Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and House Nursing Caucus Vice Co-Chair and nurse, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14), for reintroducing the Future Advancement of Academic Nursing (FAAN) Act (H.R.7266/S.3770). This bill would help enhance enrollment and recruitment of nursing students, hire and retain faculty, and support the modernization of nursing education infrastructure.
NCC Thanks Senator Durbin and Congresswoman Bonamici for introducing the Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act (02/13/24)
Fifty-one members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) sent a letter thanking Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-01), along with other supporters, for introducing the Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act (S.2815/H.R.7002). The letter also urged Congress to take up and pass this bill before the end of the year. This legislation would provide much needed grant funding to close the pay gap between faculty and clinical nurses.
NCC Sends Letter to Congress in Opposition to H.R.3347/S.2070, the Protect Lifesaving Anesthesia Care for Veterans Act of 2023 (01/25/24)
Forty-one members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) sent a letter outlining opposition to H.R.3347/S.2070, the Protect Lifesaving Anesthesia Care for Veterans Act of 2023. H.R.3347/S.2070 would unnecessarily, and unjustifiably, restrict access for our CRNAs within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), adversely impacting the health care of our nation’s veterans.
NCC Sends Letter to Congressional Leadership Outlining FY 2024 Continuing Resolution Funding Requests for Title VIII and NINR (01/09/24)
All sixty-three members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) sent a letter to Congressional Leadership, as well as to House and Senate Appropriations Committees, requesting at least $302.472 million for Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs and at least $197.693 million for the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) in fiscal year (FY) 2024, as outlined in the Senate Appropriations Committee passed bill. The NCC urged Congress to avoid a long-term continuing resolution (CR) and fully fund these critical programs.
NCC Sends Letter Welcoming the New NIH Director (11/30/23)
The Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) sent a letter to Dr. Monica M. Bertagnolli welcoming her as the 17th Director of the National Institutes of Health and outlining our commitment in elevating nursing research and the work of our nurse scientists.
NCC Sends Letter to Congressional Leadership Outlining Updated FY 2024 Funding Requests (11/13/23)
All sixty-three members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) sent a letter to Congressional Leadership, as well as to House and Senate Appropriations Committees, requesting at least $302.472 million for Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs and at least $197.693 million for the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) in fiscal year (FY) 2024, as outlined in the Senate Appropriations Committee passed bill. The NCC further outlined that now is not the time to go backwards on funding. The NCC urged Congress to avoid a long-term continuing resolution (CR) and fully fund these critical programs.
NCC Sends Letter Welcoming the New Chief Nurse Officer at the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps (10/31/23)
The Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) sent a letter to RDML Jennifer Moon, welcoming her as the new Chief Nurse Officer at the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.
NCC Thanks Members of Congress for Introducing the Nurse Corps Tax Parity Act in the House of Representatives (10/16/23)
Fifty-seven members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) sent a letter to Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), Brian Higgins (D-NY-26), Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02), and Mike Thompson (D-CA-04), thanking them for introducing the bipartisan Nurse Corps Tax Parity Act of 2023 (H.R.5080).
NCC Thanks Senators for Introducing the I CAN Act (10/10/23)
Sixty-one members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto a letter thanking Senate Nursing Caucus Co-Chair, Senator Jeff Merkley, and Senator Cynthia Lummis, for introducing the Improving Care and Access to Nurses (I CAN) Act (S.2418).
NCC Sends Statement for the Record to the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health (09/18/23)
Forty-seven members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) sent a statement for record for the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health hearing on, “VA’s Federal Supremacy Initiative: Putting Veterans First?” The NCC urged support for removing barriers to practice and allowing for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) to practice to the full extent of their education and abilities within the VA.
NCC Thanks Rep. Underwood and Sen. Booker for Introducing the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act (08/01/23)
Fifty-one members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) sent letter to Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) and Sen. Booker (D-NJ) thanking them for introducing the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act (H.R.3305/S.1606).
NCC Thanks Sen. Merkley for Introducing the Nurse Corps Tax Parity Act of 2023 (07/24/23)
Fifty-six members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) sent letter to Sen. Jeff Merkley and a bipartisan group of 11 cosponsors, thanking them for introducing the Nurse Corps Tax Parity Act (S.1446)
NCC Thanks Sen. Warren and Rep. Lawler for Introducing the U.S. Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act (06/28/23)
Sixty members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) sent letters to Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY-17), along with a bipartisan group of 21 original cosponsors, thanking them for introducing the United States Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act of 2023 (S.1633/ H.R. 3428)
NCC Thanks House Nursing Caucus Co-Chairs and Vice Co-Chairs for Introducing the I CAN Act (06/20/23)
Fifty-nine members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto a letter thanking House Nursing Congress Co-Chairs, Reps. David Joyce (R-OH-14) and Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-01), and Vice Co-Chairs, Reps. Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02) and Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) for introducing the Improving Care and Access to Nurses (I CAN) Act (H.R. 2713).
NCC Thanks Representative Courtney and Senator Baldwin for Introducing the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (06/16/23)
Fifty-six members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto a letter thanking Representative Joe Courtney (D-CT-02) and Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) for introducing the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (H.R.2663/S.1176).
NCC Thanks Members of Congress for Introducing the National Nursing Workforce Center Act (06/12/23)
Fifty-five members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto a letter thanking Representatives Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE-At-Large) and Young Kim (R-CA-40), as well as Senate Nursing Caucus Co-Chair, Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Sen. Thomas Tillis (R-NC), and eight cosponsors for introducing the National Nursing Workforce Center Act of 2023 (H.R.2411/S.1150). This bipartisan legislation would offer an important step forward as we look to gather additional data on the needs within the nursing workforce.
NCC Thanks Congress for Introducing a Resolution Honoring and Recognizing National Nurses Week 2023 (05/31/23)
All sixty-three members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto a thank you letter to Senate Nursing Caucus Co-Chairs, Sens. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Roger Wicker (R-MS), House Nursing Caucus Co-Chairs, Reps. David Joyce (R-OH-14) and Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-01), and House Nursing Caucus Vice Co-Chairs and two of the nurses in Congress, Reps. Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) and Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02), along with 40 bipartisan members in the House and Senate, for introducing S.Res.201 and H.Res.375 - a resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2023.
NCC Sends Letter to Congress Outlining Top Legislative Priorities During National Nurses Week (05/08/23)
All sixty-three members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto a letter urging Congress to take action on top appropriations and legislative priorities that impact nursing education, workforce, and research. This letter comes as we celebrate National Nurses Week 2023.
NCC Thanks Members of Congress for Support of Legislation that Improves Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers (05/04/23)
Fifty members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto a letter to Members of Congress thanking their support of S.131/H.R. 618, the Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act. This bipartisan legislation would retire outdated barriers in the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA) that limit the ability of NPs to provide care and treatment for injured or ill federal employees.
NCC Submits Testimony to Senate Appropriations Subcommittee (04/04/23)
Sixty-two members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto written testimony submitted to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies. The testimony featured the coalition's funding requests of at least $530 million for the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs and at least $210 million for the National Institute of Nursing Research for Fiscal Year 2024.
NCC Submits Testimony to House Appropriations Subcommittee (03/23/23)
Sixty-one members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto written testimony submitted to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education. The testimony featured the coalition's funding requests of $530 million for the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs and $210 million for the National Institute of Nursing Research for Fiscal Year 2024.
NCC Sends Health Workforce RFI Response to Senate HELP Committee (03/20/23)
Sixty-three members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto a response to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee's Health Workforce Request for Information (RFI).
NCC Statement on the President's FY 2024 Budget (03/15/23)
The Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) issued a statement supporting increased funding for key domestic and health care programs, such as Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs and the National Institute of Nursing Research, in the Administration’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Budget.
NCC Sends FY 2024 Appropriations Requests to House and Senate LHHS-ED Appropriations Subcommittees (03/06/23)
Fifty-nine members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto a letter to the House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies outlining the funding requests of $530 million for Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs and $210 million for the National Institute of Nursing Research for FY 2024.
NCC Welcomes 118th Congress (01/11/23)
The Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) welcomed Senators and Representatives to the 118th Congress and outlined our shared priorities of investing in Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development programs and supporting nursing research. The NCC looks forward to working with the new Congress to support our current and future nursing workforce.
NCC Sends Letter Outlining Top Legislative Priorities for Congress to Pass Before the End of the 117th Congress (12/02/22)
Sixty-two members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto a letter urging Congress to pass top legislative priorities addressing the needs of nursing education, practice, and research before the end of the 117th Congress.
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NCC Sends Letter Urging Passage of Workplace Violence Prevention Legislation this Congress (11/18/22)
Fifty-eight members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto a letter urging the passage of the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S.4182) this Congress. This request comes as the House passed a related bill last year.
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NCC Sends Letter to Appropriators Outlining FY 2023 Omnibus Requests (11/15/22)
Sixty-two members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) sent a letter to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees requesting at least $324.472 million for Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs and at least $208.571 million for the National Institute of Nursing Research in the Fiscal YeAR.
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NCC Thanks House Nursing Caucus Co-Chairs for Introducing the ICAN Act (10/26/22)
Fifty-seven members of the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) signed onto a letter thanking House Nursing Congress Co-Chairs, Reps. Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA-40) and David Joyce (R-OH-14) for introducing the Improving Care and Access to Nurses (I CAN) Act (H.R. 8812). The ICAN Act is a comprehensive effort that helps remove outdated barriers that prevent APRNs from practicing to the full extent of their education and clinical training.
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Nursing Community Coalition Requests Senate to Support NDAA Amendment Honoring U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps (8/23/22)
As the Senate looks ahead to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) (H.R. 7900/S. 4543) conference negotiations, the Nursing Community Coalition requests that recognition for the United States Cadet Nurse Corps be included in any final bill. Specifically, the Coalition requests the Senate to retain “Sec. 5103 - Sense of Congress regarding women who served as cadet nurses during World War II,” in the final FY 2023 NDAA conference agreement, which helps honor the contributions the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps made to the war efforts and recognizes these servicewomen for their dedication to the nation.
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Nursing Community Coalition Welcomes New Under Secretary for Health at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (8/19/22)
The Nursing Community Coalition welcomed Dr. Shereef Elnahal, Under Secretary for Health at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, to his new position and pledged to work with him to improve veteran's health through nursing care.
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Nursing Community Coalition Supports 'Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act' (7/28/22)
Nursing Community Supports Legislation to Address Workplace Violence (6/9/22)
The Nursing Community Coalition thanks Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) for introducing the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 4182) and strongly urges passage of this important legislation this Congress.
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Nursing Community Coalition Thanks Congress for Recognizing National Nurses Week 2022 (6/8/22)
The Nursing Community Coalition thanked members of Congress for introducing S.Res.626 / H.Res.1100: A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2022.
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Nursing Community Coalition Testifies to Congress for Funding for Nursing Workforce Development Programs and Nursing Research in Fiscal Year 2023 (5/11/22)
The Nursing Community Coalition requests that Congress continue robust and bold investment in nursing workforce, education, and research in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 by supporting at least $530 million for the Nursing Workforce Development programs (authorized under Title VIII of the Public Health Service Act [42 U.S.C. 296 et seq.] and administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration), and at least $210 million for the National Institute of Nursing Research.
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Nursing Community Coalition Outlines Top Legislative Priorities for Congress (5/6/22)
As the nation celebrate National Nurses Week (May 6-12), the Nursing Community Coalition outlines and requests support from Congress for legislative priorities that directly impact nursing education, workforce, and research.
Nursing Community Coalition Requests Congress Make COVID-19 Waivers Permanent (4/25/22)
The Nursing Community Coalition requests Congress to continue the impactful actions to patient access to care implemented during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) through various waivers and regulatory efforts (including but not limited to telehealth) by making the waivers permanent beyond this PHE.
Nursing Community Coalition Requests Funding for Nursing Workforce Development Programs and Nursing Research in Fiscal Year 2023 (4/11/22)
The Nursing Community Coalition sent letters to the House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies funding levels of $530 million for Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs and $210 million for the National Institute of Nursing Research for Fiscal Year 2023.
Nursing Community Coalition Welcomes New AHRQ Director (3/18/22)
The Nursing Community Coalition congratulated Robert Otto Valdez on his appointment as Director of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).
SUNA Supports HB 5318 - Bill to Provide Cost-Free Coverage for Prostate Cancer Screening (2/15/22)
The Nursing Community Coalition congratulated Robert Otto Valdez on his appointment as Director of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).
Nursing Community Coalition Urges Congress to Advance the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act (2/14/22)
The Nursing Community Coalition urges the Senate and House of Representatives Veterans’ Affairs Committees to pass the United States Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act of 2021 (S. 1220/H.R. 2568) during this Congress.
Nursing Community Coalition Welcomes New HRSA Administrator (1/31/22)
The Nursing Community Coalition congratulated Carole Johnson on her appointment as Administrator of the U.S. Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA).
Nursing Community Coalition Reiterates Fiscal Year 2022 Funding Requests (1/19/22)
The Nursing Community Coalition reiterates its request to House and Senate Appropriations Committees to allocate at least $314.472 million for Title VIII Nursing Workforce and Development Programs and at least $200.782 million for the National Institute of Nursing Research for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022.
Nursing Community Coalition Urges Senate to Support Nursing Priorities in Build Back Better Act (1/19/22)
The Nursing Community Coalition urges the Senate to advance the following priorities within the Build Back Better Act: nursing education pathways, the Nurse Corps, and provisions in the Momnibus Act.
Nursing Community Coalition Urges Congress to Make COVID-19 Waivers Permanent (12/20/21)
The Nursing Community Coalition urges Congress to take legislative action to make certain COVID waivers permanent, beyond the current Public Health Emergency.
Nursing Community Coalition Urges Senate to Preserve Nursing Priorities in Build Back Better Act (12/2/21)
The Nursing Community Coalition urges the Senate to preserve nursing priorities, including support for nursing education pathways, the Nurse Corps, and provisions of the Momnibus Act, in the Build Back Better Act.
Nursing Community Coalition Updates Funding Request for Nursing Workforce Development Programs and NINR in Fiscal Year 2022 (11/19/21)
The Nursing Community Coalition sent a letter to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees requesting at least $314.472 million for Title VIII Nursing Workforce and Development Programs and at least $200.782 million for the National Institute of Nursing Research for Fiscal Year 2022.
Nursing Community Coalition Requests House Veterans' Affairs Committee to Advance the United States Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act (9/14/21)
The Nursing Community Coalition urged the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs to support and pass the United States Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act of 2021 (H.R.2568).
Nursing Community Coalition Welcomes New Deputy Administrator and Director of Center for Medicare (8/12/21)
The Nursing Community Coalition welcomed Dr. Meena Seshamani, the recently confirmed Deputy Administrator and Director of Center for Medicare at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to her new position.
Nursing Community Coalition Commends House for Passing 2022 Appropriations Package that Includes Historic Increases for Nursing Programs and Research (7/29/21)
The Nursing Community Coalition commended the U.S. House of Representatives for passing H.R. 4502, an appropriations package for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 that provides unprecedented increases to key programs impacting nursing education, practice, and research, including:
- $314.472 million for Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs ~ This includes a $50 million, or nearly 19% increase, over FY 2021 enacted levels.
- $200.782 million for the National Institute of Nursing Research ~ This includes a nearly $26 million, or a 14.7% increase, over FY 2021.
Nursing Community Coalition Welcomes New Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response at HHS (7/26/21)
The Nursing Community Coalition welcomed Dawn O'Connell, the recently confirmed Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response at the U.S Department of of Health and Human Services (HHS) to her new position.
Nursing Community Coalition Welcomes New Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use at HHS (7/26/21)
The Nursing Community Coalition welcomed Dr. Miriam E. Delphin-Rittmon, the recently confirmed Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use at the U.S Department of of Health and Human Services (HHS) to her new position.
Nursing Community Coalition Outlines Public Health, Education, and Workforce Priorities for Infrastructure Program (7/9/21)
The Nursing Community Coalition contacted Congressional leaders and key committees to share the Coalition's public health, education, and workforce priorities and request they be included in any infrastructure package. Priorities include:
- Supporting Nursing Education Infrastructure: Pass the Future Advancement of Academic Nursing (FAAN) Act (S. 246 / H.R. 851)
- Investing in Public Health Infrastructure: Include Students, Nurses, and APRNs
- Prioritizing Nursing Workforce Infrastructure: Both for the Patient and Provider
- Including Innovative Infrastructure Initiatives, such as Telehealth
Nursing Community Coalition Provides Testimony to Senate for Funding for Nursing Workforce Development Programs and Nursing Research in Fiscal Year 2022 (6/23/21)
The Nursing Community Coalition provided testimony to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies requesting at least $530 million for the Nursing Workforce Development programs and at least $199.75 million for the National Institute of Nursing Research in Fiscal Year 2022.
Nursing Community Coalition Requests Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee to Advance the United States Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act (6/22/21)
The Nursing Community Coalition urged the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs to support and pass the United States Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act of 2021 (S.1220/H.R.2568).
Nursing Community Coalition Welcomes New CMS Administrator (6/21/21)
The Nursing Community Coalition congratulated Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, the new Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), on her confirmation and welcomed the opportunity to meet and discuss shared goals.
Nursing Community Coalition Welcomes New HHS Deputy Secretary (6/21/21)
The Nursing Community Coalition congratulated Andrea Palm, the new Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), on her confirmation and welcomed the opportunity to meet and discuss shared goals.
Nursing Community Coalition Welcomes New HHS Deputy Secretary (6/21/21)
The Nursing Community Coalition congratulated Andrea Palm, the new Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), on her confirmation and welcomed the opportunity to meet and discuss shared goals.
Nursing Community Coalition Releases Statement on the Biden Administration’s FY 2022 Budget (6/1/21)
The Nursing Community Coalition released a statement applauding funding for key domestic and health care programs in the Biden Administration’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Budget.
Nursing Community Coalition Thanks Legislators for Introducing the United States Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act of 2021 (5/28/21)
The Nursing Community Coalition thanked Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-IL-17), along with a bipartisan group of 40 original cosponsors, for introducing the United States Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act of 2021 (S.1220/H.R.2568).
Nursing Community Coalition Welcomes New Secretary of Labor (5/11/21)
The Nursing Community Coalition welcomed Martin Welsh, the recently confirmed Secretary of Labor to his new position.
Nursing Community Coalition Provides Testimony to House of Representatives for Funding for Nursing Workforce Development Programs and Nursing Research in Fiscal Year 2022 (5/6/21)
The Nursing Community Coalition requests Congress continue robust and bold investment in nursing workforce, education, and research in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 by supporting at least $530 million for the Nursing Workforce Development programs (authorized under Title VIII of the Public Health Service Act [42 U.S.C. 296 et seq.] and administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration), a doubling of Title VIII funding, and at least $193 million for the National Institute of Nursing Research.
Nursing Community Coalition Provides Testimony to House of Representatives for Funding for Nursing Workforce Development Programs and Nursing Research in Fiscal Year 2022 (5/6/21)
The Nursing Community Coalition requests Congress continue robust and bold investment in nursing workforce, education, and research in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 by supporting at least $530 million for the Nursing Workforce Development programs (authorized under Title VIII of the Public Health Service Act [42 U.S.C. 296 et seq.] and administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration), a doubling of Title VIII funding, and at least $193 million for the National Institute of Nursing Research.
Nursing Community Coalition Thanks Legislators for Introducing the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 (4/29/21)
The Nursing Community Coalition thanked Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) for introducing the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 (H.R. 959/S.346), which provides a multi-pronged approach to addressing maternal health in the United States.
Nursing Community Congratulates New U.S Surgeon General (4/8/21)
The Nursing Community Coalition congratulated Dr. Vivek Murthy on his appointment as U.S. Surgeon General and thanked him for his commitment to public health, ensuring the health of underrepresented communities, and combating the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nursing Community Coalition Welcomes New Assistant Secretary for Health at HHS (4/8/21)
The Nursing Community Coalition welcomed Dr. Rachel Levine, the recently confirmed Assistant Secretary for Health at the U.S Department of of Health and Human Services (HHS) to her new position.
Nursing Community Coalition Urges Congress to Support the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (3/31/21)
The Nursing Community Coalition urged Congressional leaders to support the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (H.R. 1195) and bring the legislation to the House floor for a vote.
Nursing Community Coalition Welcomes New Secretary of Health and Human Services (3/25/21)
The Nursing Community Coalition welcomed the recently confirmed U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, Xavier Becerra, to his new position and outlined shared priorities to combat COVID‐19, preserve critical advancements, and support the health of the nation.
Nursing Community Coalition Requests Funding for Nursing Workforce Development Programs and Nursing Research in Fiscal Year 2022 (3/16/21)
The Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) sent letters to the House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies funding levels of $530 million for Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs and $193 million for the National Institute of Nursing Research for Fiscal Year 2022.
Nursing Community Coalition Releases Statement on the American Rescue Plan Act Becoming Law (3/11/21)
The Nursing Community Coalition released a statement commending Congress and the Biden Administration for addressing the COVID-19 pandemic by passing the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319).
Nursing Community Coalition Welcomes New Secretary of Veterans Affairs (3/3/21)
The Nursing Community Coalition welcomed the recently confirmed U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Denis McDonough, to his new position and pledged to work with him to improve veteran's health through nursing care.
Nursing Community Coalition Urges Congress to Include Shared Legislative Priorities in Next COVID-19 Relief Package (2/25/21)
The Nursing Community Coalition urged Congressional leaders and key Committee Members to include the following areas in the next COVID-19 relief package so the current and future nursing workforce may continue to respond to the public health challenge:
- Protect and Support Healthcare Workers on the Frontlines
- Support Nursing Education Infrastructure: Pass the Future Advancement of Academic Nursing (FAAN) Act (S.246/H.R.851)
- Include Nurses, APRNs, and Nursing Students in all National Public Health Plans
- Invest in Federal Programs that support Nursing Workforce and Nursing Research
- Promote Access to Telehealth
Nursing Community Coalition Congratulates Congresswoman DeLauro on Being Elected Chair of the House Appropriations Committee (1/29/21)
The Nursing Community Coalition congratulated Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) on being elected chair of the House Committee on Appropriations and pledges to continue working with her in the 117th Congress.
Nursing Community Coalition Commits to Working with Biden-Harris Administration (1/22/21)
The Nursing Community Coalition issued a statement committing to work with the Biden-Harris Administration to continue to combat COVID-19 and advance sound health care policy.
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Helping Urologic Professionals on Their Educational Journeys
Board of Directors
President
Christina Marie Hicks, MS, APRN, WHNP-BC, FAUNA
President-Elect
Nichole Zhang, PhD, RN, FAUNA
Secretary
Elisabeth Okroi, APRN-CNP, CUNP
Treasurer
Lisa S. Pair, DNP, WHNP-BC, CRNP, FAUNA
Director-at-Large
Teresa Davis, Rn, BSN, MA-HUSC
Director-at-Large
Jason Casey, DNP, APRN, CUNP
A Synopsis of AUA/SUNA History
In 1968, Alice Morel, a registered nurse at Montefiore Hospital in the Bronx, New York, spearheaded a meeting for those interested and dedicated to improving education for allied health professionals caring for patients with urological problems. This sparked an interest in urologic education across the country leading to many educational and organizational efforts.
In 1970, the American Urological Association (AUA) provided the first scientific program for 427 urologic health professionals in conjunction with the Annual AUA meeting in Philadelphia. The American Urological Association Allied (AUAA) was formed and the first certification exam was given the same year, a 4-hour oral exam administered by the AUA. Today, the Certification Board for Urologic Nurses and Associates (CBUNA) writes and administers the exam.
On April 25, 1995, during the Annual Conference, association members voted to change the name of the organization from AUAA to the Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates (SUNA). The same year, SUNA’s first textbook, Urologic Nursing Principles and Practice was published. That has led to many other significant SUNA publications authored and edited by members to include specialty publications, Position Statements, Clinical Practice Guidance, and Patient Education Fact Sheets. Research has also long been a part of SUNA’s mission. The SUNA Foundation was created in 2006 with a mission to improve urologic nursing care and the lives of people with urologic health issues through funding of urologic nursing research, scholarship and education programs. The Foundation is thriving and holds annual fundraising events, enabling the awarding of multiple scholarships.
SUNA’s great accomplishments through the years would have been impossible without the dedication, commitment, and hard work of SUNA leadership. Every SUNA President and Board of Directors commits incredible time and energy working behind the scenes to ensure the success of the association. Local chapters across the nation, are the grassroots connection to the national organization and serve as the vehicle to promote the mission of SUNA. The selfless dedication of all the many professional volunteers over SUNA’s history has ensured its success and tradition of excellence.
SUNA’s membership has always been all inclusive, meaning any health care professional trained and working in the field of urology is eligible for membership. This holistic team approach is unique to SUNA and one that has strengthened it throughout the years. SUNA is proud to be the recognized authority of urologic nursing care and education and sets the standard of urologic education for health care providers and patients.
Congratulations to SUNA and its commitment to empowering healthcare professionals to improve the quality of life for urology patients and caregivers for more than 50 years.
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About SUNA
Optimal Outcomes for All Patients through High Quality Care
SUNA, as a professional nursing organization, fosters the principles of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion of all its members in promoting a safe environment and is committed to upholding, honoring, and celebrating the differences of our urologic patients and their families, ensuring the human dignity of all.