APHON Named as Endorser of US Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act in Senate Press Release

May 28th, 2021

Representative Cheri Bustos
United States House of Representatives
1233 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515

Dear Congresswoman Bustos:

On behalf of the 49 undersigned organizations representing the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC), we thank you for introducing H.R.2568, the United States Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act of 2021. The NCC is a cross section of education, practice, research, and regulation within the nursing profession representing Registered Nurses (RNs), Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs),1 nurse leaders, students, faculty, and researchers. Together, we fully support this bipartisan effort to honor those who served in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps and encourage Congress to pass this important legislation.

From 1943 to 1948, nearly 120,000 nurses answered the call by honorably caring for servicemen and women during World War II. These nurses helped shape the foundation of the profession and should be
recognized for their invaluable service. The NCC commends your commitment and efforts to honor these heroic women. As we commemorate their legacy, it is imperative that this legislation is passed and the dedication of those who served in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps is acknowledged.

Again, the NCC appreciates you introducing H.R.2568, the United States Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act of 2021. We look forward to working with you and champions of this bill to move it forward. If our organizations can be of any assistance, or if you have any questions, please contact the Nursing Community Coalition’s Executive Director, Rachel Stevenson, at rstevenson@thenursingcommunity.org or at 202-463-6930, ext. 271.

Sincerely,

American Academy of Nursing
American Association of Colleges of Nursing
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
American Association of Heart Failure Nurses
American Association of Neuroscience Nurses
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing
American Nephrology Nurses Association
American Nurses Association
American Nursing Informatics Association
American Organization for Nursing Leadership
American Pediatric Surgical Nurses Association, Inc.
American Public Health Association, Public Health Nursing Section
American Psychiatric Nurses Association
American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses
Association for Radiologic and Imaging Nursing
Association of Community Health Nursing Educators
Association of Nurses in AIDS Care
Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses
Association of periOperative Registered Nurses
Association of Public Health Nurses
Association of Rehabilitation Nurses
Association of Veterans Affairs Nurse Anesthetists
Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated
Commissioned Officers Association of the U.S. Public Health Service
Dermatology Nurses’ Association
Friends of the National Institute of Nursing Research
Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association
Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association
Infusion Nurses Society
International Association of Forensic Nurses
International Society of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses
National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists
National Association of Hispanic Nurses
National Association of Neonatal Nurse Practitioners
National Association of Neonatal Nurses
National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health
National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
National Association of School Nurses
National Council of State Boards of Nursing
National League for Nursing
National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties
National Nurse-Led Care Consortium
Nurses Organization of Veterans Affairs
Oncology Nursing Society
Organization for Associate Degree Nursing
Society of Pediatric Nurses
Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates

cc:
Representative Cynthia Axne
Representative Troy Balderson
Representative James McGovern
Representative Suzan DelBene
Representative Brian Fitzpatrick
Representative Jim Cooper
Representative Chrissy Houlahan
Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton
Representative Seth Moulton
Representative Lauren Underwood
Representative Joe Courtney
Representative Henry Cuellar
Representative Lois Frankel
Representative Ann Kuster
Representative Elaine Luria
Representative David Joyce
Representative Richard Neal
Representative Elise Stefanik
Representative Janice Schakowsky
Representative Joseph Morelle

1 APRNs include certified nurse-midwives (CNMs), certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs), clinical nurse specialists (CNSs) and nurse practitioners (NPs).

Promoting America’s Health Through Nursing Care www.thenursingcommunity.org

Senator Elizabeth Warren
United States Senate
309 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510

Dear Senator Warren:

On behalf of the 49 undersigned organizations representing the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC), we thank you for introducing S. 1220, the United States Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act of 2021. The NCC is a cross section of education, practice, research, and regulation within the nursing profession, representing Registered Nurses (RNs), Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs),1 nurse leaders, students, faculty, and researchers. Together, we support this bipartisan effort to honor those who served in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps and encourage Congress to pass this important legislation.

From 1943 to 1948, nearly 120,000 nurses answered the call by honorably caring for servicemen and women during World War II. These nurses helped shape the foundation of the profession and should be recognized for their invaluable service. The NCC commends your commitment and efforts to honor these heroic women. As we commemorate their legacy, it is imperative that this legislation is passed and the dedication of those who served in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps is acknowledged.

Again, the NCC appreciates you introducing S. 1220, the United States Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act of 2021. We look forward to working with you and champions of this bill to move it forward. If our organizations can be of any assistance, or if you have any questions, please contact the Nursing Community Coalition’s Executive Director, Rachel Stevenson, at rstevenson@thenursingcommunity.org or at 202-463-6930, ext. 271.

Sincerely,

cc:
Senator Susan Collins
Senator Angus King
Senator Steve Daines
Senator Robert Menendez
Senator Jon Tester
Senator John Hoeven
Senator Amy Klobuchar
Senator Richard Blumenthal
Senator Sherrod Brown
Senator Jeff Merkley
Senator Edward Markey
Senator Debbie Stabenow
Senator Ron Wyden
Senator Kevin Cramer
Senator Tammy Baldwin
Senator Patty Murray
Senator Robert Casey, Jr.
Senator Bill Cassidy
Senator John Boozman
Senator Chris Van Hollen

1 APRNs include certified nurse-midwives (CNMs), certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs), clinical nurse specialists
(CNSs) and nurse practitioners (NPs).

Promoting America’s Health Through Nursing Care www.thenursingcommunity.org

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