The Maryland Action Coalition serves as the driving force transforming health care through nursing in our state. Recognizing the important work already underway in Maryland and with a goal of long-term sustainable change, the Maryland Action Coalition leads the way to improve the health of the population.

STRATEGIC PLAN 2022 – 2025

In alignment with the National Academy of Medicine’s Future of Nursing 2020 – 2030 Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity

VISION

Maryland’s vision is to have progressive educational programs that cultivate a highly skilled nursing workforce to participate in the implementation of long-term sustainable change within health systems and allows diverse populations access. A health care system where all Marylanders have access to high-quality care in which nurses are contributing to the full extent of the capabilities as vital members of a health care team providing exceptional patient care across the lifespan is envisioned.

Future of Nursing Three Major Strategic Foci

Nursing Leadership

• Advance nursing leadership among all Maryland nurses across diverse settings and populations
• Promote Maryland nurses participation in NSPII academic and practice leadership programs
• Nominate qualified MDAC members for state and national leadership programs
• Identify and recommend nurses for local, state and national boards and commission opportunities

Nursing Workforce

• Support the needs for a well-prepared nursing workforce
• Expand the knowledge, skills and competencies of nursing students as well as practicing nurses to address (SDH) social determinants of health
• Utilize support from NSPII Maryland nursing education programs to grow enrollment and graduation to meet the ongoing workforce needs for Maryland
• Explore alternative models for nursing programs for faculty and students be a part of the “fabric of care” while supporting practicing nurses to practice at the top of their license and providing students with additional exposure to clinical care
• Sustain efforts to diversify the nursing workforce
• Explore and expand care models to include LPNs, including students who are enrolled in ADN programs

Nurse Retention

• Support the retention of Maryland’s nursing workforce to meet the state’s evolving health care needs.
• Promote NSPII sponsored projects focused on student and nurse resiliency
• Promote evidence-based nurse wellbeing initiatives
• Explore mechanisms to support nurses to remain in direct care roles in Maryland (e.g., loan forgiveness for service, tax credit)
• Explore opportunities to use NSPI and NSPII funding to better prepare nursing students to transition into nursing practice
• Work with key legislative stakeholders to address current nurse retention challenges. (new)
• Explore new staffing models and support services
• The Maryland Nursing Workforce Center will facilitate a statewide summit of key stakeholders and organizations to address the nursing workforce shortage in Maryland