American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)

2017 Baccalaureate Education Conference

Join us in Atlanta for the Baccalaureate Education Conference, a forum for faculty, deans, and other academic leaders engaged in undergraduate and pre-licensure nursing education programs.
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We've Moved!

AACN is excited to welcome you to our new website and home at 655 K Street! Learn more.

AACN’s Response to the Hurricanes

See the latest links to resources for those impacted by the hurricanes as well as opportunities for those who can help.

Call for Abstracts

AACN invites abstracts describing programs, courses, initiatives, or evaluation strategies that address the many changes and challenges in doctoral programs. View Call for Abstracts

New Recommended CNL Practice Experiences

Developed by an expert panel, this new document showcases experiences deemed critical for preparing CNL graduates.

Conferences & Webinars

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Academic Nursing Leadership Conference
Formerly Fall Semiannual Meeting
October 28–31, 2017
CCNE Accreditation: ABCs for New Chief Nurse Administrators and Faculty
November 2, 2017 at 2:00 PM (ET)
Caring for America’s Heroes: The Impact of Nurses at the VA
November 9, 2017 at 2:00 PM (ET)
Baccalaureate Education Conference
November 16-18, 2017
Faculty Development Conference
November 15-16, 2017
Fall Executive Development Series
November 15-16, 2017
Answering the Call for Opioid Education
November 16, 2017 at 2:00 PM (ET)
The Power of Nursing:
Embracing the Healer’s Art
November 30, 2017 at 2:00 PM (ET)
The Future of Nursing Research: From the NINR Intramural Scientist Perspective
November 30, 2017 at 4:00 PM (ET)
PhD Pre-Conference
January 17, 2018
Doctoral Education Conference
January 18-20, 2018
Faculty Practice Pre-Conference
January 17, 2018

News & Announcements

AACN News Watch Weekly Edition
News, Newsletter— October 18, 2017

Read this week's issue featuring opportunities and resources to consider, upcoming webinars, and the Academic Nursing Leadership Conference.
Faculty Link: October 2017 Issue
Faculty News, Newsletter— October 9, 2017

Read this month's issue of AACN Faculty Link - featuring upcoming conferences, webinars, funding opportunities, and much more!
ELNEC Celebrates 200th Course
Press Release— October 6, 2017

The End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC), a partnership between the AACN and City of Hope, celebrated its 200th course in Minneapolis, MN...
AACN News Watch Weekly Edition
News, Newsletter— October 4, 2017

This week's issue features AACN's President and CEO Q&A in Huffington Post's Why You Should Be Concerned About the Future of Nursing , ELNEC's 200th...
AACN Opposes "Graham-Cassidy" Proposal
Press Release, Policy— September 22, 2017

Today, AACN opposes the "Graham-Cassidy" legislative proposal, as it would place the health and coverage of millions of Americans at risk.

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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.