March 2, 2026

NAFNP Stands with National Nursing Organizations to Safeguard Graduate Nursing Education

NAFNP is proud to join more than 277 national and state organizations in supporting the inclusion of post‑baccalaureate nursing degrees (MSN, DNP, PhD) in the federal definition of “professional” degrees. This unified comment letter urges the U.S. Department of Education to recognize the advanced education required for APRN practice and faculty preparation, an essential step for strengthening nursing pathways and sustaining the primary care workforce.

As the only national association dedicated solely to Family Nurse Practitioners, NAFNP signed on to ensure federal policy reflects the rigor of graduate nursing education and protects the future pipeline of FNPs who serve communities nationwide.  Thank you to those of you who commented! Read the letter here.