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Mike Keaton
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National League for Nursing
Deputy Chief Communications Officer
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Take action now to protect nursing!

The @nlnursing.bsky.social stands with nursing’s leaders in opposition to the Department of Education’s recommendation to not classify graduate nursing as a professional degree

Consider writing a letter at our Advocacy Action Center

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Advocacy Action Center
Take action on behalf of nursing education!
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February 5, 2026 at 8:08 PM
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Feb 2nd - Okay, campers, rise and shine, and don't forget your booties 'cause it's cooooold out there today. Do ya think Phil is gonna come out and see his shadow? That's right, woodchuck-chuckers - it's #GROUNDHOGDAY

📽️📅 Groundhog Day (1993)
4 Screenshots from the movie "Groundhog Day" (1993): First, a man wearing glasses and a hat excitedly greets another man in a town square, with the subtitle "Ned!" visible. Second, a man sits in a vehicle with a groundhog on his lap, looking determined as he drives. Third, a man observes an intricately carved ice sculpture of an angel, surrounded by an audience behind a wooden fence. Fourth, a man plays the piano on stage, accompanied by a double bass player, with a backdrop of green foliage and soft lighting.
February 2, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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Feb 1st - Weatherman Phil Conners tells viewers that he won't be in the studio for the 10 o'clock weather tomorrow, as he'll be in Punxsutawney for #GroundhogDay

📽️📅 Groundhog Day (1993)
4 Screenshots from the movie "Groundhog Day" (1993): First, a man in a suit and a woman in a blazer sit at a news desk with a cityscape visible through large windows behind them. Subtitles read, "I'm not gonna be here for the 10:00. Tomorrow is Groundhog Day, and I'm going out to Punxsutawney." Second, the same scene continues with the man speaking, his hands clasped. Subtitles read, "So as you know, according to the legend, tomorrow, February 2nd." Third, the man is still speaking, and the woman looks at him attentively. Subtitles read, "if the groundhog wakes and sees his shadow,". Fourth, the man gestures with his hand while talking, and the woman smiles slightly. Subtitles read, "we've got six more weeks of winter to look forward to. So keep your fingers crossed."
February 1, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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The NLN stands united with the nursing community in mourning the death of registered nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis and calls for an impartial and independent investigation into his death.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4tgfvG2

#Nursing #NursingSky #AlexPretti
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January 26, 2026 at 7:33 PM
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Want to know more about the nursing shortage?

Check out this brand new @nlnursing.bsky.social public policy podcast about Our Nation’s Dilemma: The Clinical Nurse Faculty Shortage - Causes, Impact & Solutions.

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Our Nation’s Dilemma: The Clinical Nurse Faculty Shortage
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January 21, 2026 at 8:33 PM
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Nurses and nurse educators are no strangers to service. We see you and your good works not just today, but every day, as you embody Dr. King’s spirit in looking out for others in your professional and personal lives. Thank you for being part of the NLN community.

#MLKDay
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January 19, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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Looking for nursing events to attend this year? Look no further than the Nurse.org Must-Attend Nursing Conferences of 2026!

List includes the @nlnursing.bsky.social 2026 Education Summit, Beyond the Storm: Reshaping Resilience & Recovery, in Washington, DC, Sept. 23-25.

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Nurse.org's Must-Attend Nursing Conferences of 2026
Learn more about which nursing conferences you should attend in 2026—based on your interests and specialty!
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January 14, 2026 at 8:58 PM
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Looking for a nationally recognized expert for your conference or event, or for a media story?

Consider @nlnursing.bsky.social President & CEO Dr. Beverly Malone, recently ranked among Modern Healthcare's 100 Most Influential People on Health Care!

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Dr. Beverly Malone Ranked Among Modern Healthcare’s 100 Most Influential People in Health Care in 2025
National League for Nursing President & CEO Honored for Leadership & Impact Across the Profession
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January 8, 2026 at 4:38 PM
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January 1, 2026 at 5:21 AM
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Highlights of 2025
December 30, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Merry Christmas to our members who are celebrating today! 🎄 May the glow of the holiday fill your homes with warmth and your hearts with peace. Wishing you and yours a day that truly shines.
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December 25, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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ICYMI: NLN Strongly Opposes Department of Education Refusal to Classify Nursing as a Professional Discipline

Action Would Undermine Efforts to Address the Nation’s Nursing Shortage

Read the @nlnursing.bsky.social statement at www.nln.org/detail-pages...
NLN Strongly Opposes Department of Education Refusal to Classify Nursing as a Professional Discipline
Action Would Undermine Efforts to Address the Nation’s Nursing Shortage
www.nln.org
December 18, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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As the candles are lit this week, we send our warmest thoughts to all our members who celebrate. Happy Hanukkah! Wishing you eight wonderful nights of love and light. 🕎
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December 14, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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November 27, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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We at the @nlnursing.bsky.social agree! Nurse scientists do deserve a lot more recognition for their work. Thank you for all that you do for nursing!

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Why Nursing Science Deserves More Recognition
Nursing science consistently fails to receive the recognition, funding, and policy support it deserves. That costs lives.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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Don't miss the latest news alerts from the NLN. Find them in the NLN Newsroom, including a recent Vision Statement about AI, the 20th anniversary of certifying nurse educators & recent NLN elections, including the 1st chair representing an HBCU & 1st male chair-elect.

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Archived News Releases & Statements
Search for NLN news and statements from previous years
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November 13, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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Nurses played outsized roles in World War II, saving lives and comforting patients both at home and abroad. Some were killed by enemy fire while others spent years as prisoners of war. A coalition of retired nurses say time is running out to honor the women who set the foundation for nursing in war.
WWII nurses who dodged bullets and saved lives deserve Congressional honor, lawmakers say
A coalition of retired military nurses and others is pushing to award the Congressional Gold Medal to World War II nurses.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Robert Frost 🖎
November 1, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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October 31, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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We're making history at the @nlnursing.bsky.social!

First NLN Chair to represent a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) and first man elected to NLN Chair-Elect

Read more at www.nln.org/detail-pages...
NLN Elects New National Leadership
Recognizing Historic Firsts for NLN Chair & NLN Chair-Elect
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October 15, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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Visited Punxsutawney Phil at Gobbler’s Knob this weekend
October 14, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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Check out a new article published online and in USA Today from @nlnursing.bsky.social President and CEO Dr. Beverly Malone.

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Securing Nursing’s Future Amid Shortages and Workplace Challenges
The shortage of nurses has created abundant job opportunities, but barriers to entry threaten efforts to improve recruitment and retention.
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October 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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More important news out of this year's NLN Education Summit!

NLN Celebrates 20 Years of the Certified Nurse Educator (CNE®) Credential

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NLN Celebrates 20 Years of the Certified Nurse Educator (CNE®) Credential
Over 18,000 Nurse Educators Have Earned the Coveted Designation for the Specialized Advanced Practice Role
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October 1, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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If you missed the NLN Education Summit, you missed some big news! First up:

NLN Publishes New Vision Statement on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Nursing Education

Read more at www.nln.org/detail-pages...
NLN Publishes New Vision Statement on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Nursing Education
AI & the Vision Statement Will Be the Focus of the PCEO Address at the NLN Education Summit
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September 29, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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To kick off #NLNSummit25, we were proud to honor visionary leaders in nursing education, including the past presidents and NLN chairs whose “good trouble” has shaped the future of nursing education & NLN President's Award honorees Dr. Andrea Lindell and Dr. Bernadette Melnyk. #NursingEdSky
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September 17, 2025 at 9:44 PM