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AACN recognizes that advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is critical to developing a nursing workforce prepared to provide high-quality, equitable, and culturally appropriate health care.

Inside this edition of Washington Weekly: AACN Attends White House Virtual Events on COVID-19 Equity and Mental Health; ACT NOW: Urge Congress to Pass Academic Nursing Priorities this Year; and HHS Announces $350 Million for COVID-19 Vaccines

AACN recognizes that advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is critical to developing a nursing workforce prepared to provide high-quality, equitable, and culturally appropriate health care. Our member schools share a commitment to preparing a community of scholars, clinicians, educators, and leaders who fully value the importance of DEI in eradicating health inequities and disparities in the nation and around the world.

AACN’s Discover Nursing Virtual Fair was a huge success with 74 nursing schools and over 1,500 students, representing 49 U.S. states and 41 countries. AACN and NursingCAS would like to extend a special “thank you” to the 74 NursingCAS member schools who participated in the November 17 event.

AACN is pleased to announce that Brigit M. Carter, PhD, RN, CCRN, FAAN, will officially join the association staff in the role of Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, effective February 1, 2023.

In the November 4, 2022 issue of The Lancet, Dr. Richard P. Woychik, director of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, and colleagues from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) published a new article on The NIH Climate Change and Health Initiative and Strategic Framework: Addressing the Threat of Climate Change to Health.

Inside this edition of Washington Weekly:

• CMS Releases CY 2023 Physician Fee Schedule
• HHS Secretary Becerra Convenes Event on Patient Safety
• Mark Your Calendar: November 17 is National Rural Health Day

In August 2022, AACN conducted its 13^th online survey of nursing schools offering entry-level baccalaureate and master’s programs in the U.S. to better assess the experience of new graduates in finding employment.  

Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement with a dedicated observance every year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. As we approach Giving Tuesday 2022, we encourage you to support the important work of the Foundation for Academic Nursing.

AACN's Practice Leadership Network has published a new faculty tool kit to provide a broad framework for faculty practice across a wide range of academic settings.