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Advocacy Resources

Many believe that ordinary individuals can’t make a difference.  It is hard to change laws and policies.  But it can be done.  The following federal and state resources are being provided to aid NACNS members in their advocacy efforts.

Latest News

NACNS Federal Policy Update

National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists’ Statement on the Department of Education’s Finalized Graduate Student Loan Rulemaking

Advocacy Update: Protecting Nursing as a Professional Degree

Action Alert: Defining Nursing as a Professional Degree

Advocacy Alert: Nurse Education Funding Cuts

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