Tri-Council for Nursing: United Organizations Advancing the Profession.

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Healthcare Policy
• Public Health

Background:

• The Tri-Council for Nursing (Tri-Council) has a 45-year history of advancing policy goals for nursing regulation, education, and practice.
• Its member organizations include prominent nursing associations, highlighting its representative capacity.
• The Tri-Council plays a vital role in influencing public policy and decision-makers within the healthcare landscape.

Purpose of the Study:

• To outline the Tri-Council's ongoing commitment to influencing public policy and addressing healthcare challenges.
• To highlight the Tri-Council's annual legislative agenda focused on federal policies and workforce issues.
• To detail the outcomes of a 2020 summit aimed at identifying lessons and opportunities for transforming nursing and healthcare.

Main Methods:

• The Tri-Council convenes an annual legislative agenda to guide federal policy advocacy.
• A summit was convened on December 3, 2020, to discuss critical lessons and future opportunities in nursing and healthcare.
• The Tri-Council engages nurses, educators, policymakers, and experts to foster innovation.

Main Results:

• The Tri-Council continues its tradition of influencing public policy and decision-makers.
• The 2020 summit identified critical lessons and future opportunities for healthcare transformation.
• The Tri-Council committed to defining implications, opportunities, and actions for its member organizations.

Conclusions:

• The Tri-Council's united voice is essential for advancing the nursing profession.
• The organization is dedicated to inspiring focused action and delivering innovations in nursing practice, education, and regulation.
• Continued collaboration and engagement are key to navigating future healthcare challenges.