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AACN serves as the national voice for academic nursing. AACN’s Federal Policy Agenda outlines priorities for higher education, research, workforce, and models of care that the association advances at a national level. By building relationships within the healthcare community, Congress, and the Administration, AACN seeks to establish the critical role nurses play in achieving quality, cost-effective health care for our nation.