Are you passionate about health care policy and advocacy?
Apply now for a fully funded opportunity to attend the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Annual Student Policy Summit in Washington, D.C., on March 30 - 31, 2025. This two-day experience offers workshops with policy experts and visits to Capitol Hill, where you'll engage directly with AACN staff and influential leaders to learn how to advocate for nursing education, research, and policy.
This opportunity is open to baccalaureate and graduate nursing students. UMSON will sponsor three students to attend, with one alternate on the waiting list. To apply, you must submit a one-page essay by Friday, Nov. 8, 11:59 p.m., to ipayne@umaryland.edu stating:
- why you are interested in health care policy and advocacy
- why it is important for nurses to be involved in policy and advocacy
- your own plans for integrating health policy and advocacy activities into your career trajectory.
Your one-page essay should be a Word document, single-spaced, 12-point font, with 1-inch margins. Please include a header with your name, address, which UMSON location you attend, and the nursing program in which you are enrolled.
Essays will be reviewed by a committee, and the selected students will be notified by the end of the day on Tuesday, Dec. 3. If selected, you’ll receive an email with details on registration, accommodations, and logistics.
If you have questions, comments, or considerations, please email ipayne@umaryland.edu.