Nurses are at the heart of every community, providing care, comfort, leadership, and advocacy when it matters most. Behind every strong nurse is a system of support, collaboration, and opportunity.
The Pennsylvania Nursing Workforce Coalition (PA-NWC) works to ensure nurses across the Commonwealth have the resources, professional development, and partnerships they need to thrive from education and transition to practice through leadership and retention.
Your personal pledge is an investment in:
Every contribution, no matter the size, directly supports efforts that empower nurses and improve the health of the communities they serve.
Together, we can build a healthier Pennsylvania through nursing.
The Pennsylvania Nursing Workforce Coalition (PA-NWC) has been busy this past fiscal year, and we are excited to show the impact of our programs on Pennsylvania's nursing workforce! We are pleased to share with you our first Fiscal Year Impact Report, which can be shared with your networks.
The FY2025 Impact Report highlights the collective efforts, outcomes, and progress made to support nurses at every stage of their career, from education and transition to practice through retention and leadership development. Our work is grounded in collaboration, data-informed strategies, and a shared commitment to advancing health equity and improving care for communities across the state.
Download the Impact ReportThe Pennsylvania Nursing Workforce Coalition (PA-NWC) brings together healthcare, education, and community partners to strengthen Pennsylvania’s nursing workforce through collaboration, data-sharing, and professional development. The impact highlighted in our 2025 Impact Report is made possible through strong partnerships with organizations that share this commitment. Sponsorship support helps sustain and expand this work, ensuring we can continue convening spaces that drive meaningful, statewide impact.
PA-NWC sponsorship opportunities offer meaningful ways to:
Download Sponsorship Opportunities here.
Become a PA-NWC Sponsor
*Please note: The PA-Nursing Workforce Coalition (PA-NWC) values opportunities to collaborate and share resources that support our mission. References to external organizations, programs, or materials are provided solely for informational purposes and do not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or approval by the PA-NWC. Any participation in shared initiatives reflects our commitment to advancing the broader field and should not be interpreted as promoting or validating the services, products, or positions of any other entity.
The National Nurse-Led Care Consortium (NNCC) is an accredited provider of nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission (ANCC) on Accreditation. The National Nurse-Led Care Consortium (NNCC) partners with organizations to design, deliver, and enhance high‑quality nursing continuing education.
The PA Nursing Workforce Coalition (PA-NWC) is an NNCC program and will be your partner in this process. We’re happy to discuss your educational goals and determine eligibility during a discovery call.
NCPD Contact Hour Provider: As an accredited provider of Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) through the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation, NNCC collaborates with organizations to award NCPD contact hours for eligible continuing education activities. We guide you through the full process—from planning and documentation to final approval—ensuring your event meets all accreditation standards.
Marketing and Communications Support: Organizations can leverage NNCC’s communication channels to promote jointly offered programs. Our team can amplify your event nationwide through established listservs, social media platforms, and website promotion, helping you reach a broader and more diverse audience.
Content Development, Delivery, and Educational Support: NNCC’s Nursing Education and Professional Development Specialists offer comprehensive support to help you build and implement engaging, evidence‑based learning experiences. Services include:
Please note: As the external organization, you will be referred to as a “joint provider” of the educational activity process.
Click on the button below and complete the request form.
Be prepared to schedule a 30-minute scope meeting to determine the deliverable fee.
Upon invoice delivery, your assigned NNCC Nurse Planner and the Joint Provider point of contact will determine the cadence of meetings and timeline requirements.
Interest Form
NNCC partners with eligible organizations to provide high-quality NCPD activities that meet the standards of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Organizations seeking to provide NCPD activities jointly must meet the following eligibility requirements:
In addition to determining eligibility, it is important to note:
The Joint Provider must clearly identify NNCC as the accredited provider on all materials.
NNCC retains final authority over ANCC compliance and the awarding of contact hours.
Materials associated with the educational activity, such as marketing materials, advertising, agendas, and certificates of completion, must clearly indicate the Accredited Provider that is awarding contact hours and is responsible for adherence to the ANCC criteria.
Questions? Contact Amy Ricords, Director, Nursing Professional Advancement at
The Pennsylvania Nursing Workforce Coalition (PA-NWC) strengthens the nursing workforce through collaboration, professional development, and statewide partnerships. Explore ways to support this work—partner as a sponsor, make a personal donation, or view our 2025 Impact Report to see how we’re advancing equity and building healthier communities across Pennsylvania.
SVP Nursing Practice, Advancement and Wellbeing, Jefferson Health System
Dr. Amy Funderburk, DNP, RN, NE-BC, is a seasoned nurse executive with 28 years of experience, including 23 in leadership across all levels. She specializes in strategic planning, operational excellence, employee engagement, and innovative care delivery. As the author of Claim Your Seat: Mastering the 7 Keys to the Business of Healthcare, she empowers emerging leaders with practical tools and bold conversations. Dr. Funderburk is passionate about building high-performing teams and mentoring leaders who drive meaningful change. Her mission is to enrich lives, inspire action, and elevate performance through authentic connection.
Director and Outreach Associate Professor of Health Policy and Administration, Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health
Lisa Davis, MHA, ensures that the office exceeds its mission of technical assistance, networking, and coordination to advance rural health care. She serves on a wide range of boards of directors, advisory committees, and task forces focused on rural health policy, rural health research, economic development, outreach and education, health disparities, and vulnerable populations. Her areas of focus are rural health transformation, maternal health, and national and state rural health advocacy. She is a recipient of state and national awards for rural service, rural health leadership, and health equity and the office is ranked #1 in the nation for Medicare quality reporting.
Quality Improvement Coordinator, Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health
Lannette Fetzer DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC, MSN, MS, CHC is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Quality Improvement Coordinator at the Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health. With 30+ years of nursing experience in ICU, emergency care, chronic disease, patient advocacy, and rural health, she brings clinical and leadership expertise to advancing healthcare quality. She helped Pennsylvania earn the nation’s top Medicare rural health ranking in 2019, 2024, and 2025 and received the MBQIP Spirit Award in 2019. Dr. Fetzer has co-authored research and national briefs, most recently Diagnostic Excellence in U.S. Rural Healthcare (AHRQ, 2024), and provides unique perspective as both a clinician and caregiver.
Associate Dean of Academic Practice Integration, Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson College of Nursing
Jen Bellot, PhD, RN, MHSA, CNE is the Associate Dean of Academic Practice Integration at Jefferson College of Nursing, overseeing clinical education, joint clinical-academic initiatives and community outreach. Dr. Bellot thoroughly enjoys her work, focusing on integrating nursing into the greater community of advocacy, population health and vulnerable populations. Dr. Bellot has led the pilot of Clinical Faculty Preceptor Academy (CFPA) 101 curriculum at Jefferson College of Nursing.
Senior Foundation Program Specialist, Independence Blue Cross Foundation
Marlene Harmon-Perkins is the Senior Foundation Program Specialist at the Independence Blue Cross Foundation.
