The Pennsylvania Nursing Workforce Coalition (PA-NWC) is dedicated to addressing the critical challenges facing the nursing profession in Pennsylvania through innovative and impactful initiatives. Our efforts focus on strengthening career pathways for nurses, advancing public policy through data-driven solutions, and promoting diversity and equity within the nursing workforce. These initiatives are designed to create lasting change, improve healthcare outcomes, and support a thriving, resilient nursing community across the Commonwealth. Explore our key initiatives below to learn how we’re leading the way in shaping the future of nursing in Pennsylvania.
The PA-NWC is committed to reducing nursing shortages across all healthcare settings in Pennsylvania. We are widening career access and mobility through comprehensive educational programs, mentorship, and networking opportunities. These initiatives make Pennsylvania a more desirable state to pursue and grow a nursing career. We also prioritize strategies that promote well-being, resiliency, and workplace safety, ensuring a strong and supported workforce.
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The PA-NWC is driving access to data and increasing data literacy for informed healthcare policy-making across the state. We aim to address structural inequities in nursing through a focused advocacy agenda, working alongside patients, healthcare institutions, and policymakers. We will measure progress toward our goals by tracking and disseminating local and national metrics.
Learn how we’re reimagining public policy:
At PA-NWC, we are dedicated to promoting diversity and fostering culturally humble care throughout Pennsylvania. As a trusted partner, we are actively working to increase the diversity of the nursing workforce and promote equitable solutions that can be applied in healthcare settings across the state.
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