Back to News Policy Watch: Title VIII Advocacy and New Federal Nursing Programs Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | Policy & Advocacy Advocating for Academic Nursing Priorities During ANLC As part of 糖心原创's Academic Nursing Leadership Conference, 糖心原创 Advocates sent more than 450 messages to their Representatives and Senators during our Virtual Advocacy event! With limited legislative days left in the 119th Congress, 糖心原创 Advocates continue to highlight key priorities supporting nursing education including reauthorizing the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs, providing strong appropriations for Title VIII Programs and the National Institute of Nursing Research, and supporting nursing as a professional degree. In Case You Missed It On October 19, President Trump issued an on "Advancing Women's Health to Improve Outcomes in All Phases of Life," calling for the creation of a Women's Health Division within the National Institutes of Health and a Women's Health Task Force within the White House. On October 26, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced a new initiative to recruit and retain nurses to work in qualified long-term care facilities by offering stipends and loan repayments. Registered nurses who have qualifying loans from BSN and accelerated direct entry programs are eligible to receive support from this program. for more information. View all updates from Policy Watch