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Mike Keaton
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September 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Check out this article about nursing certifications, including the @nlnursing.bsky.social Certification Program, which includes the widely recognized CNE certification.

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Nursing Certification Index: The Credentials Behind the Non-Bedside Pivot
The Nurse.org Certification Index maps the credentials behind non-bedside nursing: CCM, CNE, CPHQ, CDI, and the major role with no credential at all.
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September 21, 2026 at 6:36 PM
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Let's celebrate! The @nlnursing.bsky.social has sent out all our Summit-related awards news alerts. You can find them all at www.nln.org/news/archive....

Good news! There's still time to attend the NLN Summit in DC this week. Find all the details at the award-winning Summit website, summit.nln.org.
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September 21, 2026 at 3:56 PM
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It's awards season at the @nlnursing.bsky.social! We've given our honors for Centers of Excellence, Academy Fellows, scholarship winners, the NLN President's Awards, and more.

Read about all the winners at www.nln.org/news/archive...
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August 13, 2026 at 8:25 PM
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Congratulations to the @nlnursing.bsky.social leaders featured at #7 on the list! Thank you @healthysim.bsky.social!

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Top 10 Healthcare Simulation Webinars of 2026 So Far | HealthySimulation.com
The most-watched healthcare simulation webinars of 2026 thus far highlight the ongoing challenges that clinical simulation professionals are working to solve. Across the list, medical simulation viewe...
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July 15, 2026 at 6:40 PM
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Scene from Picard Season 3. We're in space and looking at one of those giant Federation spacedocks that looks like a floating mushroom. We see a beautiful version of the Enterprise from the underside doing a fly by. Exploding all around are big bursts of fireworks. Reds, greens, yellows, purples, pinks all beautifully fireworking it up in space. Can fireworks burst like this in space? I'm sure people will argue and expound in the comments, stay tuned!
July 5, 2026 at 2:25 AM
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News! @nlnursing.bsky.social publishes new Vision Statement about disasters

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Tying into the Theme of This Year’s NLN Education Summit, the NLN Publishes a New Vision Statement
Disaster Mitigation, Preparedness, Response & Recovery
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July 1, 2026 at 4:35 PM
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The NLN's 25th Vision Statement, "Advancing Nursing Education: Disability Access, Retention, and Curriculum," directly addresses and seeks to reverse systemic exclusion & discrimination against people with disabilities in nursing education and clinical practice. Free download: https://bit.ly/3VeSK5w
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June 16, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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Happy #NurseScientistDay! We are excited to celebrate this new national holiday with the nursing community. Do you identify as a nurse scientist? What does the profession mean to you? Reply and share your your story with the world!
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June 14, 2026 at 12:54 PM
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The National League for Nursing announces the establishment of Nurse Scientist Day on June 14, an annual observance to recognize the nurse scientists whose research guides clinical practice, shapes health policy, and educates the next generation of nursing scholars.

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NLN Declares Nurse Scientist Day on June 14, the Anniversary of the Establishment of the National Institute of Nursing Research
This Year’s Celebration Will Mark the First Annual Recognition of This Distinctive Professional Role
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June 10, 2026 at 2:14 PM
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Thank you @healthysim.bsky.social for this wonderful & engaging profile of this year's NLN Education Summit in Washington, DC

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NLN Summit DC 2026 | HealthySimulation.com
The annual National League for Nursing (NLN) Education Summit remains one of the most influential gatherings for nurse educators, academic leaders, simulation specialists, and healthcare education inn...
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June 3, 2026 at 7:35 PM
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The NLN has declared June 14 as Nurse Scientist Day in recognition of the anniversary of the establishment of the National Institute of Nursing Research. Stay tuned for exclusive announcements about this special day!

Learn more: https://bit.ly/42ZK8DK

#NurseScientistDay
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May 28, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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News! The bill is backed by more than 250 organizations, including the National League for Nursing.

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New Bill + 24-State Lawsuit Push to Classify Nursing as a 'Professional' Degree
A bipartisan bill in Congress and a 24-state federal lawsuit are challenging the DoED's RISE rule, which caps graduate nursing students at $20,500 per year in federal loans. Here's what nurses need to...
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May 21, 2026 at 1:12 PM
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May is #NationalNursesMonth & the NLN is celebrating with the launch of a new app! NLNursingEd highlights the power of nursing education and puts the NLN's resources, tools, news, and connections you rely on right in your pocket. Download for free today! https://bit.ly/48ueAJc

#NursingEdSky
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May 1, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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Show off your nurse educator pride during #NationalNursesWeek! Flex your spirit with shirts, totes, mugs, or notebooks and contribute to the NLN Foundation for Nursing Education’s mission of funding nursing education scholarships and grants.

Shop now: https://bit.ly/4edrrDi

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May 6, 2026 at 2:05 PM
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Breaking News! NLN Wins Top Platinum Award Among Multiple Honors in Hermes Creative Awards

Prestigious Competition Recognizes Outstanding Communications on Multiple Wide-Reaching Platforms

List of Winners
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NLN Wins Top Platinum Award Among Multiple Honors in Hermes Creative Awards
Prestigious Competition Recognizes Outstanding Communications on Multiple Wide-Reaching Platforms
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May 6, 2026 at 1:17 PM
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NLN Celebrates National Nursing Month & The Power of Nursing Education with Release of a New App for Nurse Educators

NLNursingEd App Offers State-of-the-Art Experience with Immediate Access to Professional Education, Events & Information

Download it now at www.nln.org/news/downloa...
Download the NLN App
The NLNursingEd app offers a state-of-the-art experience with a visually appealing, intuitive navigation of the NLN’s professional education, events, and information for the nursing education communit...
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May 4, 2026 at 5:33 PM
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Alert: The @nlnursing.bsky.social opposes the Department of Education’s decision not to classify nursing as a professional degree, which would deny nursing students the opportunity to obtain higher graduate student loan amounts they may need to complete their education.

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NLN Opposes Department of Education Decision Not to Classify Nursing as a Professional Degree
Decision Harms Nursing Students’ Ability to Obtain Higher Graduate Student Loan Amounts They May Need to Complete Their Education
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April 30, 2026 at 5:24 PM
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Great advice! "Obtain a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) certification from the NLN to demonstrate expertise to hiring committees and potentially increase your earning potential."

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8 tips for how to become a nurse educator
Want to teach nursing while keeping your clinical career? Learn how to become a nurse educator as a side gig or full-time career. Tips from the Sermo nursing community.
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April 22, 2026 at 1:23 PM
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April 18, 2026 at 10:11 PM
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Breaking News from the National League for Nursing!

New Report Shows Graduates of NLN CNEA Accredited Programs Land Jobs at a Higher Rate than the National Average

Success in Nursing Education Comes Despite Persistent Nursing Shortage

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New Report Shows Graduates of NLN CNEA Accredited Programs Land Jobs at a Higher Rate than the National Average
Success in Nursing Education Comes Despite Persistent Nursing Shortage
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April 9, 2026 at 3:11 PM
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The NLN Collection at the Bates Center @upenn.edu is a rich archival repository for scholarly historical research that highlights the NLN’s role in influencing education standards & curriculum guidelines for over 130 years. Learn more & view digitized materials: https://bit.ly/4aQX94p

#NursingEdSky
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April 9, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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U.S. News invited 682 nursing schools with graduate programs accredited by one of three main bodies, including the @nlnursing.bsky.social Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation, to participate in a survey for its rankings calculations. Here the results!

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Here Are the Top Graduate Nursing Schools for 2026
Two institutions lead rankings for both master's and doctorate programs
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April 8, 2026 at 3:48 PM
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Nursing emerges as a top path to middle-class stability amid job market shifts

Nursing is more stable and harder to replace because it relies on human care, experts found.

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Nursing emerges as a top path to middle-class stability amid job market shifts
Nursing is more stable and harder to replace because it relies on human care, experts found.
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April 8, 2026 at 3:38 PM
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News Alert: Nursing Leader in Frontline Global Disaster Response to Address National Faculty Meeting at 2026 NLN Education Summit

In-depth Look at How Nurses Navigate Mass Casualty Incidents Amid the Complex Landscape of Disasters

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Nursing Leader in Frontline Global Disaster Response to Address National Faculty Meeting at 2026 NLN Education Summit
In-depth Look at How Nurses Navigate Mass Casualty Incidents Amid the Complex Landscape of Disasters
www.nln.org
April 6, 2026 at 7:59 PM