American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)

Call for Faculty Award Nominations

Who are the shining stars at your university? Take a moment to acknowledge their commitment by making a nomination.

Join Us in Quebec for AACN's Summer Seminar

Early bird registration ends June 22. 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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The Need and Opportunity for Nursing Schools & Faculty to Engage in Local & State Coalitions
June 5, 2018 at 2:00 pm
Linking to Improve Nursing Knowledge
June 20, 2018 at 1:00 pm
Digital Innovation Bootcamp: From Concept to Action
July 9-12, 2018
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

Senate HELP Committee Hearing on Healthcare Workforce
Policy— May 24, 2018

Dr. Julie Sanford, Director and Professor at James Madison University (JMU) School of Nursing and a member of AACN’s Government Affairs Committee, t...
New Funding Available to Nursing Schools for White Coat Ceremonies
Press Release— May 24, 2018

For the fifth consecutive year, The Arnold P. Gold Foundation (APGF) and AACN are partnering to support White Coat Ceremonies at schools of n...
AACN News Watch Weekly Edition
News, Newsletter— May 23, 2018

In this week's News Watch, read the next issue of Rounds With Leadership, check out the Social Pulse, and catch up on policy issues with Washingto...
AACN Diversity & Inclusion Member Needs Survey
Announcement, Diversity— May 23, 2018

The AACN Diversity and Inclusion Committee request AACN Member School Deans/Directors/Chairs participation in the first Diversity & Inclusion Member N...
Rounds with Leadership: Rallying Support for Nursing Education
Rounds with Leadership— May 23, 2018

Underlying all the recent recognitions and celebrations held earlier this month in honor of National Nursing Week is a growing appreciation for the co...

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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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