National League for Nursing

01/30/2026

Last chance! Take the Climate and Planetary Health in Nursing Education: Faculty Survey. Find it online at https://form.jotform.com/252682680539164. Deadline February 1.

Please click the link to complete this form.

01/30/2026

Want to know more about the nursing shortage? Check out a brand new NLN public policy discussion about causes, impact, and solutions to the clinical nurse faculty shortage, featuring leading experts from Galen College of Nursing and Cincinnati Children's.

Our Nation’s Dilemma: The Clinical Nurse Faculty ShortageCauses, Impact & Solutions ModeratorDr. Audria Denker, Chief Clinical, Integration & Experience Offi...

01/29/2026

The NLN announces a brand new certification for PN/VN nurse educators!

The CNE®pv credential demonstrates an educator's expertise in classroom and clinical education for students in practical and vocational nursing programs, and distinguishes PN/VN education as a specialty area of practice.

CNEpv registration will open this spring, but you can read up on eligibility and study the handbook and exam prep now. Tap the link in the comments to get started.

01/28/2026

The NLN's popular HomeGrown Simulations Solutions database is now accepting proposals in two new categories! Be among the first to contribute ideas in AI Simulation Solutions and 3D Printing — the next submission deadline is Sunday, March 1.

Learn more and browse the full HomeGrown collection at NLN.org/HomeGrown.

01/27/2026

🎧 Season 6 of the Nursing EDge: Unscripted podcast is here! Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Rose Rossi and Dr. Stephanie Jeffers of Widener University on competency-based education as a framework for rethinking and redesigning clinical education in undergraduate nursing programs.

Subscribe in your favorite podcast app and never miss an episode!

01/26/2026

The National League for Nursing stands united with the nursing community in mourning the death of registered nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis this weekend. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, colleagues, and the local community.

Additionally, we call for an impartial and independent investigation into his death. Furthermore, federal authorities must take all necessary steps to deescalate the potential for violent situations when they engage in law enforcement activities.

Nurses are our country’s most trusted health care providers who often run into danger to help those in need. They are also strong advocates for the safety and well-being of local communities and the nation.

The National League for Nursing will continue our advocacy and efforts to prevent violence against nurses and those they serve.

01/26/2026

Practical Nursing (PN) programs play a crucial role in addressing today’s nursing workforce shortages and advancing equity across the health care continuum. Join Dr. Lori Byrd for a webinar that highlights how strengthening LPN education pathways supports access, mobility, and increased diversity in the nursing pipeline, especially in rural and underserved communities.

Register now: https://bit.ly/4r70BA4

01/23/2026

Are your usual teaching, learning, and evaluation strategies boring you and your students? Need help?

Enroll in NLN CNEA's new self-directed online course, "Accreditation-driven Innovations in Teaching, Learning, and Evaluation in Nursing Education," and join Drs. Jenny Chicca and Teresa Shellenbarger — who have dedicated their nursing careers to best practices in nursing education and innovation — in exploring alternate approaches to teaching that maximize learning outcomes, including how to use AI to enhance your courses.

Sign up now and learn at your own pace: https://bit.ly/3GA9U9J

01/22/2026

New addition to the NLN Well-being Resource Center!

"Securing LPN/LVN Supply and Career Progression" is a report developed with sponsorship from AARP that explores strategies to overcome the challenges of ensuring an adequate supply of LPNs/LVNs and address burnout in the nursing workforce.

Download now for free: https://bit.ly/3MzUCVe

01/21/2026

The NLN celebrates Past Chair Dr. Patricia Sharpnack as a recipient of the 2026 YWCA Greater Cleveland Women of Achievement Award recognizing women for outstanding leadership and dedication to enhancing the lives of women and children.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4aVvFxH

01/20/2026

01/20/2026

Black nurses have long been architects of care, community, and innovation, yet many of their contributions remain underrecognized in mainstream nursing history.

Dr. Ashley Graham-Perel traces the development and brilliance of Black nursing in a new webinar on Feb. 26, with a focus on the Lincoln School for Nurses as a powerful case study of resilience, leadership, and academic excellence. Register today: https://bit.ly/49hfzNJ

Image: Group portrait of Lincoln School for Nurses graduating class of 1940, New York Public Library Digital Collections.