The 119th Congress is in session, facing decisions on issues that are crucial to the future of academic nursing. It is critically important that legislators hear from nurse educators in their home states and districts about the challenges they face and what Congress can do to address them. NLN members are especially qualified to be trusted resources for policymakers on issues affecting the education of the nation’s nursing workforce, but you must take action to create and strengthen direct relationships with your legislators and their staff.

Please take a moment to introduce or reintroduce yourself to your members of Congress as a constituent and an expert in nursing education and the issues affecting our nation’s health. Building a relationship with your legislators now will help establish you as a reliable source of information as they consider policies affecting academic nursing. In the “Compose Your Message” box, simply review the basic message to your legislators – if you can, provide additional information about your expertise or your institution – and click “Send Message.”