Education

In 2025-2026, the NLN will:

  • Support policies that promote nursing academic progression to ensure a sufficient nurse workforce prepared to respond effectively to the health care needs of the nation and the global community.
  • Advocate for funding to expand nurse faculty education programs and faculty salaries to enhance the development of a diverse faculty of educators, scholars, and leaders.
  • Support funding of research initiatives that promote the scholarship of teaching and advance the science of nursing education.
  • Support funding for policy initiatives to promote access to technological innovation in nursing education.
  • Advocate for regulatory policies that allow for innovative approaches in nursing education while maintaining quality and safety standards.