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Nursing Education Capacity Summit

Nursing Education Capacity Summit
June 26-27, 2008
Crystal City Hyatt Regency
Arlington, VA

Nursing education capacity is a critical issue at the forefront of the growing need for qualified trained nurses. On both the regional and state levels, key stakeholders are collaborating to leverage resources and develop creative strategies to increase nursing education capacity.

The U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration; the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation; the Center to Champion Nursing in America; and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration are hosting a Nursing Education Capacity Summit that will engage state teams in a solutions-based discussion, to foster action, identify best practices, and develop strategies to increase the number of nurses we can train.

During the dynamic two-day meeting, state-based teams will work with facilitators, content experts, and peers to discuss best practices and develop action plans in four focus areas:

  1. Strategic Partnerships and Resource Alignment
  2. State Policy and Regulation
  3. Increasing Faculty Capacity
  4. Education Redesign
Who Should Attend

State teams reflecting the strategic partners and assets that complement state strategies should attend. Each team should include representation from the following key stakeholders:
  • The Nursing Education System
  • Employers of Nurses
  • The Workforce Investment System
  • Regulatory Bodies
  • Nursing Leadership
  • Government Agencies, Policymakers, and Policy Advocates
  • State or Regional Philanthropic Organizations
Application Process

Once teams are assembled, a Letter of Application is required from each state team. Detailed instructions for the letter of application are located in the Materials section.
  • Teams will be composed of individuals who are critical in developing a strategic plan and vision for action. (State team composition may vary, based on the resources in the area, and may take the form of regional teams, as necessary.)
  • Each team will select a lead to manage the registration process.
  • Interested teams should submit a letter of interest to the Employment and Training Administration by April 18, 2008. Letters should be submitted by email to businessrelations@dol.gov. Please specify “Nursing Education Summit” and your team name in the subject of your message.
  • Team leads will be notified via email by April 28, 2008, that they have been accepted to attend the summit. If your team has been accepted, registration information will be provided via email.
Contact:
If you have any questions, please contact the
Employment and Training Administration's Business Relations Group

By Phone : (202) 693-3949
By Email : businessrelations@dol.gov.