We are requesting nominations for 11 open positions on the NACNEP. NACNEP members serve four-year terms. We keep nomination information on file for up to three years to consider as new vacancies occur. If you no longer wish to be considered for future vacancies, you may reach us through the NACNEP mailbox.
Contact us for more information about eligibility and application requirements.
The National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice (NACNEP) gives advice and recommendations to the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Congress on policy issues related to Title VIII programs.
The HHS Secretary and, by delegation, the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, are responsible under Title VIII of the Public Health Service Act, as amended, for policy issues affecting the nursing workforce, nursing education, and practice.
These issues include:
The National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice (NACNEP) is authorized by Section 851 of the Public Health Service Act (PDF - 193 KB) as amended by Public Law 105-392.
Public Law 92-463 governs the Council and sets standards for the functions of advisory committees. NACNEP was created as the Advisory Council on Nurse Training on September 4, 1964, and renamed in 1988.
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National Institute of Nursing Research: Conducts basic and clinical research, research training, and development
National Council of State Boards of Nursing: Includes links to state boards of nursing for licensure and certification information
American Association of Colleges of Nursing: Works to establish quality standards for nursing education
National League for Nursing: Promotes excellence in nursing education to build a strong and diverse nursing workforce to advance the health of our nation and the global community
Honor Society of Nursing: Develops nurse leaders in the nursing profession by providing recognition, education, and global opportunities