Make Your Voice Heard: Advocate for Academic Nursing This August

With Members of Congress back in their home states and districts for the August recess, now is an important time to make your voice heard on behalf of academic nursing. This period offers an opportunity to connect directly with your federal elected leaders and highlight priority concerns.

AACN encourages you to take action and send messages to your Members of Congress urging them to support nursing education, workforce, and research. Your outreach is especially timely, as Congress prepares to consider key legislative and appropriations priorities when it returns on August 31.

Explore AACN’s August Advocacy Guide for more information on ways to engage with policymakers and champion academic nursing.

Research Listening Session for Practice Leadership and Clinical Based Nurse Scientists

On Tuesday, September 3 from 3:30- 4:45 pm (ET), AACN and the American Academy of Nursing are hosting an interactive listening session to discuss how to advance the future of nursing science. This session is open to practice leaders and clinical-based nurse scientists. Attendance will be capped at 75 registrants on a first-come, first-served basis. Click here to register by August 31.

In Case You Missed It

• HRSA will be hosting a virtual job fair on August 26 from 6:00–9:00 pm (ET), connecting healthcare professionals with employers nationwide. Register here and learn more.
• NIH’s Office of Nutrition Research recently announced its Integration of Nutrition Training into Health Care Education Challenge, offering winners the chance to receive up to $75,000 each. Click here to register and enter your submission before September 15.

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