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The Relentless School Nurse: Thank you NASN & the 64 Organizations of the Medicaid in Schools Coalition!

The Relentless School Nurse

Sharing an important letter (linked here), signed by the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) along with 64 organizations and allies of the Medicaid in Schools Coalition. It was submitted to Congress on February 17, 2025, as an urgent appeal to our lawmakers to protect Medicaid from the proposed cuts.

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Empowering Healthcare: ANCC Launches $5 Million Grant Program to Transform Nursing Workforce

Daily Nurse

In a bold move to address the pressing challenges facing the nursing workforce, the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) has announced an exciting new initiative to enhance health outcomes across New York State. Grant recipients will be announced in 2025.

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Engage with patients eye to eye

American Nurse

QI project The national, standardized survey Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Pro­vide­rs and Systems (HCAHPS), endorsed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, measures patients’ views on their hospital experiences. 2025; 20(8). BMC Health Serv Res.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Just Because They Can, Does Not Mean They Should.

The Relentless School Nurse

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rescinded key guidance on March 4, 2025, affecting Medicaid and Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage for services addressing health-related social needs (HRSNs).

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2025 Commonwealth Fund Health Scorecard: What It Means for Nurses

Registered Nursing

Each year, the Commonwealth Fund releases a detailed Scorecard on State Health System Performance, evaluating how well U.S. The 2025 edition sheds light on fragile healthcare improvements amid growing disparities – and highlights opportunities for transformation. states deliver high-quality, affordable, and equitable care.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Trump’s Political Theater Sets Stage to Dismantle the US Department of Education

The Relentless School Nurse

On March 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the U.S. The coming months will determine whether this misguided and dangerous campaign promise taken directly from the pages of Project 2025 moves forward. Department of Education (USDOE). Trump asked them, “Should I proceed with this?”

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What is Medicaid, and why does it matter to nurses? 

Capitol Beat

What is Medicaid? Medicaid provides health care coverage for millions of Americans, with nearly 72 million enrolled in 2024. Every state can choose to offer Medicaid coverage to other populations beyond the federal requirements. Why is Medicaid under threat now ? Why should nurses care about Medicaid cuts?