American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)

Naples Grande Resort Revitalized & Ready for AACN Doctoral Conference

The Doctoral Education Conference brings together deans/directors/chairs, associate deans for research, directors of doctoral programs, and faculty to chart the future of doctoral nursing education. Register today!

Inaugural 2018 GNSA Conference

Graduate nursing students are invited to come together for the inaugural GNSA conference, Seizing the Opportunity to Lead and Shape the Future of Health Care. Learn more >>

Faculty Resource Network

The FRN is an exclusive network of nursing faculty leaders and subject matter experts. Learn more about how to join!

New AACN-CDC Fellowship Opportunities

Open to doctoral and master's-level prepared nurses. Applications due February 2.

Ready to Lead?

AACN offers programs geared toward those looking to strengthen leadership skills and develop ways to work with stakeholders. Learn more and apply online!

Conferences & Webinars

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A New Era for Academic Nursing: From Concept to Action
January 10, 2018 at 2:00 PM (ET)
PhD Pre-Conference
January 17, 2018
Doctoral Education Conference
January 18-20, 2018
Faculty Practice Pre-Conference
January 17, 2018
Research Leadership Network Program
January 18, 2018
CNL Research Symposium
February 21, 2018
CNL Summit
February 21-23, 2018
Master's Education Conference
February 22-24, 2018
Graduate Nursing Student Academy (GNSA) Conference
February 22-24, 2018

News & Announcements

2017 Data on New Nurse Graduates and Employers Preferences
News, Research— December 13, 2017

In August 2017, AACN released the results of its eighth survey of nursing schools offering baccalaureate and graduate programs in the U.S. to better ...
AACN News Watch Weekly Edition
News, Newsletter— December 13, 2017

This week's issue of News Watch features new partnerships and grant-funded initiatives, AACN's latest research brief, and the Nov-Dec JPN Editorial...
AACN Sends Letter Offering Initial Perspectives on PROSPER Act
Advocacy— December 12, 2017

AACN sent a letter to the Education and Workforce Committee regarding the PROSPER Act , a step toward reauthorizing the Higher Education Act. A...
Faculty Link Newsletter: December 2017 Issue
Faculty News, Newsletter— December 11, 2017

See the latest opportunities for faculty including, webinars, conferences, funding opportunities, and recent award winners.
AACN News Watch Weekly Edition
News, Newsletter— December 6, 2017

This week News Watch features AACN Member News and Announcements, Utah Nurse Alex Wubbels to speak at upcoming GNSA Conference, and New Fellowship O...

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Featured Resource

New Era for Academic Nursing Report

AACN today is pleased to announce the release of a new report titled Advancing Healthcare Transformation: A New Era for Academic Nursing, which addresses how baccalaureate and higher degree schools of nursing can amplify their role in improving health and health care at the local, state, and national levels.