Policy Watch: Nurses Week Celebration and Funding Request Wednesday, May 14, 2025 Take Action: This Friday, May 16, is the deadline for Representatives to sign onto the House Dear Colleague Letter in Support of Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development programs in FY 2026. AACN encourages members to engage with policy makers and advocate for necessary programs such as Title VIII and the PRECEPT Nurses Act. Share Your Voice Policy Updates: On May 6, AACN published a response to the President's Nurses Day message urging the Administration to protect funding for nursing education and workforce programs. Members of both Congressional Nursing Caucuses led a Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution celebrating National Nurses Week. The Department of Education released a statement reminding colleges and universities of their obligations to help struggling borrowers. Applications are open through June 17 to become a National Health Service Corps (NHSC)-approved site. View all updates from Policy Watch Categories: Policy & Advocacy