﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:17:26 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:ev="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/event/"><channel><title>AACN - Policy &amp; Advocacy</title><link>https://www.aacnnursing.org:443/news-data/all-news/rss/category/518/policy-advocacy</link><atom:link href="https://www.aacnnursing.org:443/news-data/all-news/rss/category/518/policy-advocacy" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description>RSS document</description><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Amy McElroy]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Tri-Council for Nursing Urges Nurses to Vote in 2026 Midterm Elections]]></title><link>https://www.aacnnursing.org/news-data/all-news/article/category/policy-advocacy/tri-council-for-nursing-urges-nurses-to-vote-in-2026-midterm-elections</link><description><![CDATA[ CHICAGO, September 30, 2026 – For the past 25 years, nurses have been recognized as the nation's most trusted professionals, and with that trust comes a responsibility to lead. Every day, nurses ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.aacnnursing.org/news-data/all-news/article/category/policy-advocacy/tri-council-for-nursing-urges-nurses-to-vote-in-2026-midterm-elections</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[5631d168-3fa2-47c0-9c67-b1a534dc4bbc-13495]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Joelle Dine]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Policy Watch: Federal Policy and Research Priorities]]></title><link>https://www.aacnnursing.org/news-data/all-news/article/category/policy-advocacy/policy-watch-federal-policy-and-research-priorities</link><description><![CDATA[       
  Input Requested: NINR Releases RFI for FY 2027–2031 Strategic Plan   

 The National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) is seeking public input on its  Strategic Plan for FY 2027–2031 ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:02:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.aacnnursing.org/news-data/all-news/article/category/policy-advocacy/policy-watch-federal-policy-and-research-priorities</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[5631d168-3fa2-47c0-9c67-b1a534dc4bbc-13493]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Joelle Dine]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Policy Watch: NINR Strategic Plan Input & Legislative Priorities]]></title><link>https://www.aacnnursing.org/news-data/all-news/article/category/policy-advocacy/policy-watch-ninr-strategic-plan-input-legislative-priorities</link><description><![CDATA[       
  Input Requested: NINR Releases RFI for FY 2027-2031 Strategic Plan   

 The National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) is seeking public input on its  Strategic Plan for FY 2027–2031 ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:10:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.aacnnursing.org/news-data/all-news/article/category/policy-advocacy/policy-watch-ninr-strategic-plan-input-legislative-priorities</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[5631d168-3fa2-47c0-9c67-b1a534dc4bbc-13492]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Joelle Dine]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Policy Watch: Title VIII Reauthorization & Other Legislative Priorities]]></title><link>https://www.aacnnursing.org/news-data/all-news/article/category/policy-advocacy/policy-watch-title-viii-reauthorization-other-legislative-priorities</link><description><![CDATA[       
  Take Action Today! Support Title VIII Reauthorization & Other Legislative Priorities   

 With only a handful of legislative days left this year, it is imperative that your federal ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.aacnnursing.org/news-data/all-news/article/category/policy-advocacy/policy-watch-title-viii-reauthorization-other-legislative-priorities</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[5631d168-3fa2-47c0-9c67-b1a534dc4bbc-13490]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Joelle Dine]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Policy Watch: Federal Funding and Nursing Policy Updates]]></title><link>https://www.aacnnursing.org/news-data/all-news/article/category/policy-advocacy/policy-watch-federal-funding-and-nursing-policy-updates</link><description><![CDATA[        BREAKING NEWS: House Passes Continuing Resolution to Avoid Government Shutdown   

 Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed the Senate's short-term continuing resolution (CR) by a ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:54:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.aacnnursing.org/news-data/all-news/article/category/policy-advocacy/policy-watch-federal-funding-and-nursing-policy-updates</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[5631d168-3fa2-47c0-9c67-b1a534dc4bbc-13489]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Joelle Dine]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Policy Watch: Register for the 2026 Student Policy Summit!]]></title><link>https://www.aacnnursing.org/news-data/all-news/article/category/policy-advocacy/policy-watch-register-for-the-2026-student-policy-summit-1</link><description><![CDATA[          
  Register for the 2027 Student Policy Summit!   

 Registration is now open for the  2027 Student Policy Summit ! This two-day conference in the Washington, DC, area held from March ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:16:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.aacnnursing.org/news-data/all-news/article/category/policy-advocacy/policy-watch-register-for-the-2026-student-policy-summit-1</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[5631d168-3fa2-47c0-9c67-b1a534dc4bbc-13487]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Joelle Dine]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Policy Watch: Academic Nursing Advocacy and Listening Session]]></title><link>https://www.aacnnursing.org/news-data/all-news/article/category/policy-advocacy/policy-watch-academic-nursing-advocacy-and-listening-session</link><description><![CDATA[        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 ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.aacnnursing.org/news-data/all-news/article/category/policy-advocacy/policy-watch-academic-nursing-advocacy-and-listening-session</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[5631d168-3fa2-47c0-9c67-b1a534dc4bbc-13485]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Joelle Dine]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Policy Watch: Federal Funding and Academic Nursing Impact]]></title><link>https://www.aacnnursing.org/news-data/all-news/article/category/policy-advocacy/policy-watch-federal-funding-and-academic-nursing-impact</link><description><![CDATA[        Join Research!America’s Learning Lunch Series   

 Research!America is hosting the second session of its Learning Lunch Series titled  Bridging Community and Research: Communicating Science ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.aacnnursing.org/news-data/all-news/article/category/policy-advocacy/policy-watch-federal-funding-and-academic-nursing-impact</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[5631d168-3fa2-47c0-9c67-b1a534dc4bbc-13484]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Joelle Dine]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Policy Watch: Federal Funding and Nutrition Education Updates]]></title><link>https://www.aacnnursing.org/news-data/all-news/article/category/policy-advocacy/policy-watch-federal-funding-and-nutrition-education-updates</link><description><![CDATA[        Senate Releases and Considers Continuing Resolution   

 On August 2, the Senate released its continuing resolution (CR), which would fund the federal government through December 11. This ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:03:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.aacnnursing.org/news-data/all-news/article/category/policy-advocacy/policy-watch-federal-funding-and-nutrition-education-updates</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[5631d168-3fa2-47c0-9c67-b1a534dc4bbc-13481]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Joelle Dine]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Policy Watch: Federal Funding and Title VIII]]></title><link>https://www.aacnnursing.org/news-data/all-news/article/category/policy-advocacy/policy-watch-federal-funding-and-title-viii</link><description><![CDATA[        House Passes Stopgap to Avoid Shutdown Before Midterm Election   

 On July 21, the House of Representatives passed a measure to provide continued government funding between October 1 ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.aacnnursing.org/news-data/all-news/article/category/policy-advocacy/policy-watch-federal-funding-and-title-viii</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[5631d168-3fa2-47c0-9c67-b1a534dc4bbc-13478]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>