The NLN promotes excellence in nursing education to build a strong and diverse nursing workforce to advance the health of our nation and the global community.
The NLN has released a new vision statement that builds on a 2019 call to integrate social determinants of health into nursing education and better prepare graduates to function as advocates and agents of change in reducing health inequities. Read now: bit.ly/3VeSK5w
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The NLN congratulates four nurses elected to Congress in the midterm elections: Mitchell Berman (D-WI), Sheri Biggs (R-SC), Kristina Knickerbocker (D-OH) & Lauren Underwood (D-IL). Did you know? No nurses have ever been elected to the Senate. Read more: bit.ly/4BThJ2j
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Congratulations to Susan Kilroy, PhD, RN, CHSE, and her research team on earning the National League for Nursing’s 2026 Nursing Education Perspectives Best Feature Article award!
Dr. Kilroy served as a co-author and simulation site investigator for the study.
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The NLN was selected as a partner in Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' "Nurses for Nursing Homes" campaign. This federal recruitment initiative aims to add 4,000 nurses to the nursing home workforce.
Read more: bit.ly/4kxZid5
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Get up to $30,000 in nursing education research grant funding! NLN research grants are available for activities focused on evidence-based teaching, advancing the science of nursing education or data about the nurse educator workforce. Apply by January 20: bit.ly/46UBLJC
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U.S. nurse educators, don't forget to get your “I Voted” sticker today!
Tri-Council for Nursing Urges Nurses to Vote in 2026 Midterm Elections: bit.ly/4zbsfQw#ElectionDay
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November is #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth. The NLN's Advancing Care Excellence for Caregivers suite of resources can assist nursing faculty in teaching students about the individualized needs of caregivers during transitions of care. Access now: bit.ly/3TUbCUk
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Dr. Fidel Lim, Clinical Associate Professor at @nyumeyers, reflects on the future of education in a new blog on NLN Connect: "If AI knows everything, what is a teacher for?" Read his perspective and join the conversation with your thoughts: bit.ly/4sqSvE4
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Six UMSON faculty members represented the School at the National League for Nursing @NLN Education Summit in Washington, D.C., joining nurse educators from across the country to exchange ideas, learn from one another, and explore innovative approaches to nursing education. 👏
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Hot off the presses: A new publication that highlights five priorities to secure the future of nursing education worldwide, based on the 2025 Utstein Global Conference for Nursing Education hosted by the NLN. Order your copy today: bit.ly/3W975Eo
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Join the ICN Education Experts Advisory Committee for an educational webinar exploring creative, meaningful & non-traditional uses of AI to create new opportunities for teaching, learning design, and educational leadership in nursing. Free registration: bit.ly/4eyNT9b
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A new Medscape survey shows that after several years of gains, compensation for RNs and LPNs stalled in 2026, the first time in five years that RN and LPN compensation has not shown measurable growth.
Read more: wb.md/4zUmw1E
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💻 New webinar: NLN Assessment Services Director Dr. Dodie Serafini explores the impact of cheating on nursing students and programs, vulnerabilities that put assessments at risk, and effective interventions to deter cheating. Register now for free: bit.ly/4jWA6N6
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Your journey to becoming an influential health equity advocate starts with the NLN Social Determinants of Health & Social Change Leadership Academy! Gain tools & strategies to lead transformative change in education, practice, and policy. Apply by 11/2: bit.ly/4h3cQM0
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Rutgers School of Nursing invites you to the Inaugural Hildegard E. Peplau Memorial Lectureship honoring 70 years of psychiatric–mental health nursing at Rutgers. The event is free — join in person or tune in online November 10. Info & registration: bit.ly/3TQJMhN
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A proud moment from the recent 2026 @NLN Education Summit.👏
Hunter Dean Ann Marie Mauro, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAHA, FNAP, FAAN, was formally honored with the NLN Mary Adelaide Nutting Award for outstanding leadership and commitment to nursing education.
Apply to be part of #NLNSummit27 as a podium or poster presenter! Submit an abstract focused on research, simulations, and evidence-based teaching strategies that promote the well-being of nurses, students & faculty. Submit by 12/4: bit.ly/34Gthpe
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NLN Assessment Services is excited to expand their NCLEX Review Facilitator team! Lead online or on-site reviews for PN/VN or RN-level students; materials and training are provided & facilitators are compensated for their time. Interested? Apply here: bit.ly/4i6abBk
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💻 New webinar: Join us November 4 and go beyond the grant cycle! Explore innovative approaches to support your impactful nursing education research and get practical strategies that can help you find and secure alternative funding streams.
Register now: bit.ly/4y3ISg3
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