guidance and leadership to encourage nurses to engage in furthering their education in order to conduct nursing research, increase the awareness of evidence-based practice, and educate future nurses. (7) Provide guidance and leadership for activities that will increase public safety and emergency preparedness. (8) Prepare and publish a biennial report on the state of the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service Nurse Category. (c) National health priorities—National Prevention Strategy (1) In general The National Nurse for Public Health, in cooperation with the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service, heads of the agencies of the Public Health Service, States, and organizations that represent health professionals, shall continue to participate in the identification of national health priorities. (2) Addressing national health priorities The National Nurse for Public Health, in addressing national health priorities, shall encourage volunteerism of nurses and other individuals, and strengthen the relationship between Government agencies and health-related national organizations. (3) Community-based projects (A) Implementation In addressing national health priorities, the National Nurse for Public Health shall— (i) provide guidance and coordination on recommended activities to organizations