President’s Push for Increased Nursing Education and Research Gets Applause from AACN

The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), which includes Nurse Practitioners and Certified Nurse Midwives, views the release of President Obama’s Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Request that includes funding for critical nursing education and research programs as a high point in leading the way for improvements to patient care through scientific research and education capacity and progression. AACN President Kathleen Potempa said, “AACN appreciates President Obama's dedication to nursing education by providing an increased level of support in this challenging economic climate.” The President noted in his budget statement the importance of having a highly trained health care workforce that will insure all American access to safe and quality health care. Read more here.

AACN is a Champion Nursing Council member.