American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)

Join Us in Quebec for AACN's Summer Seminar

Early bird registration ends June 22. Register today!

Don’t Miss this Year’s Academic Nursing Leadership Conference

Connect with AACN members and thought leaders to discuss key organizational, funding, and legislative challenges and opportunities impacting nurse education. Register Today!

Dr. Ann Cary Testifies on Capitol Hill

AACN's Board Chair, Dr. Ann Cary, testified before House Appropriations Subcommittee requesting continued support for the nursing workforce and research. Watch the webcast recording here.

AACN and Apple to Host Digital Innovation Bootcamp

A unique opportunity to apply learning theories and education models to developing engaging and inspiring digital content for students. Learn more.

Conferences & Webinars

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Linking to Improve Nursing Knowledge
June 20, 2018 at 1:00 pm
Digital Innovation Bootcamp: From Concept to Action
July 9-12, 2018
On the Road Again: 2018 Midterm Campaigns and You
July 10, 2018 at 2:00 pm
Summer Seminar
July 22- July 25, 2018
Leadership for Academic Nursing Program (LANP)
July 29- August 2, 2018
AACN-Wharton Executive Leadership Program
August 6-9, 2018

News & Announcements

AACN News Watch Weekly Edition
News, Newsletter— June 13, 2018

See the latest new partnerships and grant-funded initiatives at AACN Member Schools and catch up on this week's weekly digest and AACN updates.
Faculty Link Newsletter: June 2018
Faculty News, Newsletter— June 11, 2018

In this issue of Faculty Link, AACN selects the 2018-2019 LANP cohort and the faculty chosen to participate in the Digital Innovation Bootcamp are ...
AACN Announces Nursing Faculty Selected to Participate in Upcoming Leadership Program
Press Release— June 11, 2018

AACN is pleased to announce that 49 nursing faculty from across the nation have been selected to participate in the 2018 Leadership for Academic Nur...
AACN Seeks Your Input on New Global Standards for Nursing Education
Announcement— June 6, 2018

In response to this urgent call for action, GANES is developing global standards for nursing education programs. The standards must reflect internati...
AACN Announces Selection of Nursing Faculty for Digital Innovation Bootcamp
Press Release— June 4, 2018

AACN is pleased to announce that 30 nursing faculty from across the nation have been selected to participate in the inaugural AACN-Apple Digital Inno...

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Featured Resource

How to Improve Your Admissions Process through NursingCAS

AACN offers this free tool to accredited nursing programs. Join NursingCAS for the 2018–2019 Cycle which opens on August 15. Improve your admissions process, increase your program’s exposure to a larger applicant pool, and streamline the application process for prospective nursing students.

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