NLN PN/VN Faculty Initiative

Supporting, Empowering, and Advancing Practical/Vocational Nursing Education

The National League for Nursing is proud to introduce a new initiative dedicated to support the vital educators who prepare tomorrow's practical and vocational nurses. Through this initiative, the NLN is shining a light on the needs of academic nurse educators in PN and VN programs by curating resources, developing innovative products, and creating spaces for collaboration and growth. Our goal is to provide visible and meaningful support for PN and VN faculty colleagues, ensuring they have the tools, recognition, and community they need to succeed in shaping the future of nursing.

Who This Initiative is For:

PN/VN faculty at all career levels

Educators transitioning into PN/VN teaching roles

Program Directors/Deans and academic leaders

What We Offer:

NLN Connect

Join the national conversation with other NLN members shaping PN/VN teaching and learning

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_{Get Involved}

Your experience matters. Volunteer as a PN/VN educator to support upcoming webinars, curriculum development, resource creation, and faculty engagement activities.

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_{Learning You Can Apply}

On-demand courses, targeted modules, and live webinars to strengthen teaching and learning.

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_{Assessment Services}

Nationally trusted tools designed to evaluate PN/VN student preparedness, strengthen curriculum decisions, and improve overall program performance.

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Upcoming Webinars:

The Essential Bridge: How LPN Education Drives the Nursing Workforce Pipeline
_{March 17, 2026 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (ET)}

This session will explore the critical roles that Practical Nursing (PN) programs play in addressing today's nursing workforce shortages and advancing equity across the health care continuum. The presentation will highlight how strengthened LPN education pathways support access, mobility, and increased diversity in the nursing pipeline. Participants will also gain insight into the impact of PN programs in rural and underserved communities and learn strategies for designing intentional academic-practice partnerships that support workforce readiness and long-term retention.

Key Takeaways:

PN/VN programs as a workforce engine
How strengthening the LPN-RN-BSN pathway improves
How to build intentional partnerships with: hospitals, long-term care facilities, correctional health, community agencies.

Speaker

Lori Byrd

DNP, MSN, RN, CNE

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PN/VN Spotlight:

Florence Nightingale

Today we spotlight Florence Nightingale, whose legacy continues to inspire the heart of PN/VN education. Known as the founder of modern nursing, Nightingale's influence reaches far beyond just the theory. Her principles are deeply embedded in the foundation of practical and vocational nursing.