New definitions: real consequences. Why federal education policy must protect Nursing as a profession

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• The aim is to explore the implications of federal education policy on advanced practice nursing and advocate for its protection.
• Examined recent changes in federal education policy under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
• Analyzed the potential effects on advanced practice nursing and related licensure requirements.
• Highlighted the importance of advocacy for nursing education during public comment periods.
• Access to graduate-level nursing education is vital for workforce sustainability.
• Policy changes may disproportionately affect professions like nursing that require advanced education.
• Nurse practitioners have a responsibility to advocate for supportive policies beyond formal rulemaking.

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