National League for Nursing

National League for Nursing The National League for Nursing represents nurse faculty and leaders in nursing education.

Founded in 1893 as the nation’s first nursing association, 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 offers faculty development programs, networking opportunities, testing and assessment, nursing research grants, and public policy initiatives to its 40,000 individual and 1,300 institutional members. Through Facebook, the National League for Nursing seeks to support and honor our core values of caring, integrity, diversity and inclusion, and excellence. The NLN welcomes and encourages your comments and perspectives on the content we post and generally do not moderate posts and comments from others, except where content is offensive, hateful, threatening, or libelous; is racist, sexist, homophobic, or otherwise discriminates against a class of people; contains spam or fraudulent links; or endorses illegal activity. We ask that you keep comments relevant to the original post, and refrain from repeating the same message across multiple unrelated posts. Any post deemed to be in violation of this policy is subject to reporting and/or removal, and the user is subject to being blocked from our page. The views expressed in Facebook comments are created by our community, and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of the NLN.

NLN Chief Program Officer Dr. Gordon Gillespie co-authored a recent study that highlights night shift nurses' interest i...
04/03/2026

NLN Chief Program Officer Dr. Gordon Gillespie co-authored a recent study that highlights night shift nurses' interest in gaining evidence-based information to improve sleep and fatigue. The study finds that sleep education and training could fill a gap in knowledge and skills that are not often offered in school or the workplace.

Read more in Journal of Advanced Nursing: https://bit.ly/4c31Mvs

Get funding for your nursing education graduate studies!In 2025, the NLN Foundation for Nursing Education provided 19 sc...
04/02/2026

Get funding for your nursing education graduate studies!

In 2025, the NLN Foundation for Nursing Education provided 19 scholarships for a total of $124,697 to students pursuing advanced degrees to further their careers in nursing education. Make 2026 your year β€” apply for one of five scholarships up to $8,000 each.

Apply by May 19 at NLN.org/Scholarships.

Next stop: NLN Education Summit 2026!Join us September 23-25 in Washington, DC for learning, networking, inspiration, an...
04/01/2026

Next stop: NLN Education Summit 2026!

Join us September 23-25 in Washington, DC for learning, networking, inspiration, and fun with 1000+ of your nursing education colleagues. Registration is now open β€” save up to $500 when you sign up by May 31.

We can't wait to see you!

As we close out  , take a moment to get to know M. Adelaide Nutting, one of the visionary leaders who transformed nursin...
03/31/2026

As we close out , take a moment to get to know M. Adelaide Nutting, one of the visionary leaders who transformed nursing education at the turn of the 20th century and helped form the organization now known as the NLN.

https://bit.ly/3PomrRO

03/30/2026

🎧 New on the podcast: Dr. Katie Branch and Dr. Ashley Parikh discuss their experiences with interprofessional education (IPE) at UTMB Health and emphasize how intentional partnership, communication, and shared accountability strengthens patient safety, improves quality of care, and fosters a culture of collaboration across disciplines.

Full episode: https://bit.ly/4t6ypOD

How is the Tri-Council for Nursing transforming the profession post-pandemic?With 45+ years of influence, we are uniting...
03/27/2026

How is the Tri-Council for Nursing transforming the profession post-pandemic?

With 45+ years of influence, we are uniting nursing's biggest voices to:

βœ… Advance federal policy
βœ… Address workforce shortages
βœ… Drive innovation in education & regulation

Read the latest from Tri-Council leaders in the current issue of Nursing Administration Quarterly: https://bit.ly/4bQsasl

AI is rapidly transforming health care β€”  and nursing education plays a central role in preparing future clinicians for ...
03/26/2026

AI is rapidly transforming health care β€” and nursing education plays a central role in preparing future clinicians for this changing landscape.

A new asynchronous course from the NLN supports nursing faculty at every level, from LPN through doctoral programs, to demystify how AI works, explore its implications for nursing education, and demonstrate how to integrate AI into teaching, assessment, and academic operations. The course also addresses responsible use, policy considerations, and strategies for preserving professional judgment and human oversight.

Whether you are new to AI or already experimenting with digital tools, this practical and evidence-informed course is for you!

Register now and learn on your schedule: https://bit.ly/3NHyw4b

The new and improved NLN Career Center is designed to help you navigate the job market successfully! NLN members can sea...
03/25/2026

The new and improved NLN Career Center is designed to help you navigate the job market successfully! NLN members can search for open positions, showcase your talents to prospective employers, and access a robust set of advice and tools to advance your individual career journey.

Get started today to make a change tomorrow! Link in comments ⬇️

πŸ’» Webinar: How can an interprofessional initiative turn a shared vision into measurable community impact?Dr. Ashlesha Pa...
03/24/2026

πŸ’» Webinar: How can an interprofessional initiative turn a shared vision into measurable community impact?

Dr. Ashlesha Parikh and Dr. Katherine Branch share their experiences with UTMB Health's Office of Interprofessional Education and Practice, providing fresh insights and real-world tips you can take back to your organization.

Register now: https://bit.ly/4dxmF2W

β€œI saw RQI as a win-win, not only for the nursing program but also for clinical practice because it ensures mastery, not...
03/23/2026

β€œI saw RQI as a win-win, not only for the nursing program but also for clinical practice because it ensures mastery, not just a one-time certification.”

Hear why Dr. Yolanda M. VanRiel, Chair of the Department of Nursing at North Carolina Central University and current NLN Chair, committed her nursing program to transformative CPR instruction through high-quality resuscitation training.

https://bit.ly/4ly2ofL

Gain practical insights for grounding a simulation curriculum in best practices to support competency-based education an...
03/20/2026

Gain practical insights for grounding a simulation curriculum in best practices to support competency-based education and assessment in a new webinar led by Dr. Fara Bowler and Dr. Ashley Franklin. You'll learn about valuable resources from both INACSL and the NLN to support curriculum planning and facilitator professional development.

Register today: https://bit.ly/47GSH90

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