Texas Team Action Coalition Advancing Health Through Nursing: Past, Present, and Future

Area of Science:

• Health Policy
• Nursing Workforce Development
• Public Health Initiatives

Background:

• The Institute of Medicine's Future of Nursing report challenged states to implement eight key recommendations.
• The Texas Team Action Coalition made progress but struggled with sustaining volunteer-driven initiatives.
• Shifting foundation priorities required the Texas Team to adapt its strategic focus.

Purpose of the Study:

• To detail the initiatives undertaken by the Texas Team over the past decade.
• To describe the Texas Team's current efforts in response to evolving healthcare landscapes.
• To position the Texas Team to advocate for future recommendations from the National Academy of Medicine's Future of Nursing: 2020-2030 report.

Main Methods:

• Review of past initiatives and outcomes of the Texas Team Action Coalition.
• Analysis of strategic realignments in response to external funding and policy shifts.
• Description of current strategies for future advocacy and implementation.

Main Results:

• Measurable achievements in various areas of nursing workforce improvement.
• Identification of sustainability challenges inherent in volunteer-led coalitions.
• Successful adaptation of the Texas Team's mission to align with new public health goals.

Conclusions:

• Sustaining momentum in health policy implementation requires robust infrastructure beyond volunteer efforts.
• Strategic adaptation is crucial for organizations to remain relevant and impactful.
• The Texas Team is poised to influence future nursing policy based on a decade of experience and realignment.