Pennsylvania Nursing Workforce Coalition

09/17/2025

📣 Last Day to Share Your Feedback! 📣

The Nurse Diversity Council (NDC) wants to hear from YOU. Your input helps us shape events and programs that reflect what matters most to our members.

🕒 The survey takes less than 10 minutes
🎁 Complete it by today, September 17th, to be entered into a gift card raffle!

🔗 Take the survey now: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NDC2025

Don’t miss this chance to guide the future of the NDC!

09/17/2025

🚨 Last Day to Apply! 🚨

We’re looking for new leaders to join the Nurse Diversity Council (NDC) Steering Committee!

The NDC is a PA-NWC workgroup leading initiatives like the PA-ACCEL Mentorship Program, PA Healthcare Mosaic Conference, and Nursing Student Professional Development Day.

The Steering Committee will:
🌟 Guide the vision and strategy of the NDC
🌟 Shape programs and events that reflect our members' interests
🌟 Collaborate with nurses and leaders across Pennsylvania

🔗 Apply today! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NDC2025

💡 Bonus: All applicants will be entered into a gift card raffle

Your perspective matters. Be part of the team guiding the NDC forward!

09/16/2025

We’re looking for new leaders!

The Nurse Diversity Council (NDC) is a PA-NWC workgroup leading initiatives like the PA-ACCEL Mentorship Program, PA Healthcare Mosaic Conference, and Nursing Student Professional Development Day.

Now we're inviting YOU to join our Steering Committee!

The Steering Committee will:
🌟 Guide the vision and strategy of the NDC
🌟 Shape programs and events that reflect our members' interests
🌟 Collaborate with nurses and leaders across Pennsylvania

🔗 Apply by September 17: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NDC2025

💡 Bonus: Everyone who applies will be entered into a gift card raffle!

Your perspective matters. Be part of the team guiding the NDC forward!

09/15/2025

Join the NDC Steering Committee!

The Nurse Diversity Council is forming a Steering Committee to guide our vision, plan activities, and set annual goals. No prior involvement needed!

Take a leadership role, collaborate with colleagues across Pennsylvania, and help shape the future of the NDC.

Apply here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NDC2025

09/12/2025

Your Voice Matters!

The Nurse Diversity Council wants to hear from you. Complete our quick survey by September 17th to guide programs and enter a raffle to win a gift card!

Interested in a leadership role? This is also your chance to join the NDC Steering Committee and help shape the future of nursing leadership in Pennsylvania.

🔗https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NDC2025

09/10/2025

We Want Your Feedback!

At PA-NWC, the Nurse Diversity Council (NDC) aims to create events and programs that truly matter to our members. Whether or not you’ve participated before, your input is essential!

The survey takes less than 10 minutes and is open until September 17th. Complete it to be entered into a raffle for a gift card of your choice.

🔗https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NDC2025

09/02/2025

Prepare Your Clinical Faculty & Preceptors for the Academic Year:

A strong start to the academic year begins with confident, well-trained clinical educators.

The CFPA 101, developed by the Geisinger School of Nursing housed within the Geisinger College of Health Sciences, in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Nursing Workforce Coalition and the National Nurse-Led Care Consortium, equips clinical faculty and preceptors with the tools they need to create a more effective learning experience for students.

- 6 self-paced modules covering teaching, communication, evaluation, and more
- Designed for healthcare systems and academic institutions in HRSA Region 3
- Certificate of completion from Geisinger School of Nursing

Help your team step into the semester with the confidence to lead.

🔗 Learn more here: https://www.panursingworkforce.org/initiatives/clinical-faculty-and-preceptor-academy.html

08/28/2025

The CFPA 101 program was built to give new and current preceptors the tools they need to lead with confidence. Developed by Geisinger School of Nursing, the PA Nursing Workforce Center, and NNCC, this free, self-paced program for Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington, D.C. participants helps:

- Strengthen teaching skills
- Build confidence in supporting nursing students

Enroll your faculty and preceptors today and prepare for a stronger academic year.

🔗Learn more about CFPA here: https://www.panursingworkforce.org/initiatives/clinical-faculty-and-preceptor-academy.html

08/26/2025

Looking for Extra Support With Teaching This Year?

Being a preceptor or clinical faculty member is rewarding but it can also be challenging without the right support.

The CFPA 101 program offers practical, self-paced training for nurses who teach undergraduate PN and RN students during clinical rotations. Developed by the Geisinger School of Nursing, the PA Nursing Workforce Center, and NNCC, this free program for Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington, D.C participants covers:
- Basic principles of teaching and learning
- Effective professional communication
- Assessment and evaluation strategies
- Emergency and disaster management in nursing education

You’ll walk away with strategies you can use immediately to strengthen your teaching and student support.
Earn a certificate and optional CEUs, while growing your skills.

🔗 Learn more here: https://www.panursingworkforce.org/initiatives/clinical-faculty-and-preceptor-academy.html

06/24/2025

📣 Calling all nurses & nurse practitioners!

Support your transgender clients with confidence using Gender ASSET 2.0. This online course provides training on evaluating and writing support letters, with a focus on preparing clients for gender-affirming surgery and recovery.

✅ 12.5 CNE contact hours
✅ Sample letters & downloadable resources
✅ CE credit for multiple disciplines

🎉 Nurses & NPs: Use code NNCC2025CARES for $100 off (first 100 only)!

🔗 https://colt-st-amand.mykajabi.com/the-gender-asset-2-0

05/29/2025

Interested in innovative solutions to the nursing preceptor and faculty shortage?

Our presentation at the The National Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers on the Clinical Faculty and Preceptor Academy (CFPA) on June 3 at 9:15am will delve into:
- Regional implementation strategies
- Partnership models between academic and healthcare institutions
- Outcomes and lessons learned

Discover how these approaches can be adapted to meet the unique needs of different regions.


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June 2
🌟 Mentorship matters — and we’re excited to share how at the National Forum of Nursing Workforce Centers Conference in Philadelphia this June!

Join our team at the poster session on Monday, June 2 from 6–8 PM, where we’ll present:
"Empowering the Future Nursing Workforce: Enhancing Academic Progression and Career Readiness Through Structured Mentorship."

We’ll highlight how our PA-ACCEL program is building a more diverse, supported, and practice-ready nursing workforce through intentional, structured mentorship.

📍 Learn more about our mentorship initiatives here:
🔗 panursingworkforce.org/initiatives/mentoring-nursing-students.html



AARP Geisinger Jefferson Health Main Line Health NAHN Philadelphia Chapter National Nurse-Led Care Consortium Penn Medicine Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing Pennsylvania Association of School Nurses and Practitioners Pennsylvania Organization of Nurse Leaders - PONL Patient Safety Authority Pennsylvania Public Health Association Pennsylvania State Nurses Association (PSNA) SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania Southeastern Pennsylvania Area Black Nurses Association University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing Penn Nursing UPMC

The Pennsylvania Nursing Workforce Coalition (PA-NWC) is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive nursing workforce. The PA-AC Cohort of Exchanged Learning (PA-ACCEL) Mentorship Program, established by the Nurse Diversity Council, aims to support nursing students by providing mentorship, educa...

05/26/2025

Attending the National Forum Conference?

Join us during the poster session on Monday, June 2, from 6–8 PM at the Marriott Philadelphia Downtown.

Connect with nursing workforce leaders, share ideas, and explore collaborative opportunities to advance nursing education and practice.