TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - MAY 07, 2011: Nurses, Ashley Gahozzi, left, (Release #43), Carson Kelley, center, (release #33) and Leah McGill, right, (release #44) work at a mobile health clinic near tornado devastated areas in downtown Tuscaloosa. Many people lost everything when their homes were destroyed by a powerful tornado that hit Tuscaloosa, Alabama. A large scale relief effort was put into place.
TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - MAY 07, 2011: Nurses, Ashley Gahozzi, left, (Release #43), Carson Kelley, center, (release #33) and Leah McGill, right, (release #44) work at a mobile health clinic near tornado devastated areas in downtown Tuscaloosa. Many people lost everything when their homes were destroyed by a powerful tornado that hit Tuscaloosa, Alabama. A large scale relief effort was put into place.

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As the largest segment of the nation's health workforce, nurses are critical to building a Culture of Health.

A joint initiative of AARP and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action envisions a health care system where nurses contribute to the full extent of their capabilities.

The Campaign's work is focused on the following issue areas: improving access to care, interprofessional collaboration, nursing leadership, nursing education, nursing workforce data, diversity in nursing, and building healthier communities.

These areas are based on recommendations in the landmark Institute of Medicine report The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health. Related to each area, the Campaign is working in every state to mobilize nurses, health providers, consumers, educators, and businesses to strengthen nursing on multiple fronts.

Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action

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A report explores how nurses can work to reduce health disparities and promote equity, while keeping costs at bay, utilizing technology, and maintaining patient and family-focused care into 2030.  

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In this 8-part series from the National Academy of Medicine, practical strategies for the nursing profession to advance health equity are explored.

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