The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)

Achieve Excellence at the 2020 CNL Summit

Offering robust discussions related to the changing healthcare and practice environments, this conference is ideal for deans, faculty, CNOs, nurse managers, other health professionals, practicing CNLs and students! Register now.

All of Us Research Program Call for Applications for Mini-Grant Awards

Deadline to apply is January 27th. Apply now.

Essentials National Faculty Meeting

As part of our work to build awareness and consensus around the new Essentials, we have created a virtual learning portfolio for you to use to share information about our current work on the Essentials and to garner the input and ideas for moving forward. Learn more.

Break Through Barriers at the Doctoral Education Conference

Join us in January and explore how to build a bridge to a better future for doctoral education. Learn more.

Transform 2020

Save the date for the first national conference for faculty teaching in baccalaureate and/or master’s nursing programs.

Conferences & Webinars

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Empowering Rwanda Women to be Gatekeepers of Community Health – A Nurse Educator’s Story
January 28, 2020 at 2:00 pm (ET)
PhD Pre-Conference
January 29, 2020
Faculty Practice Pre-Conference (PLN)
January 29, 2020
Breakfast Workshop: Advancing Nursing Science with Cutting Edge Research
January 30, 2020
Doctoral Education Conference
January 30 - February 1, 2020
A Civics Refresher: Overview of the 116th Congress and the Policy Process
February 5, 2020 at 2:00 pm (ET)
Telehealth: Nurses Called to Action
February 12, 2020 at 3:00 pm (ET)
Establishing Inter-Rater Reliability for Holistic Admissions Review
February 27, 2020 at 2:00 pm (ET)
Essentials Revision Regional Meeting-Texas
February 17-18, 2020
CNL Summit
February 20-22, 2020
CNL Research Symposium
February 20, 2020
Essentials Revision Regional Meeting-Georgia
March 5-6, 2020
Culturally Responsive Pedagogy
March 10, 2020 at 2:00 pm (ET)
Preparing for a Successful Student Policy Summit
March 11, 2020 at 3:00 pm (ET)
Executive Development Series for Deans
March 20-21, 2020
Nursing Advancement Professionsals (NAP) Conference
March 19-21, 2020
Deans Annual Meeting
March 21-24, 2020
Graduate Nursing Advancement Professionals (GNAP) Conference
April 13-15, 2020
Business Officers of Nursing Schools (BONUS) Annual Meeting
April 22-24, 2020

News & Announcements

AACN News Watch Weekly Edition
News, Newsletter— January 15, 2020

In this week's News Watch, AACN announces regional meetings for re-envisioning of the Essentials , check out the latest available positions on the C...
AACN's Washington Weekly
Advocacy, Policy— January 15, 2020

In this week's Washington Weekly, apply for the All of Us mini grant, check out HRSA's Nurse Faculty Loan Program, and read about the FUTURE Act....
Announcing Regional Meetings on AACN's Re-Envisioning of the Essentials
Announcement, Membership— January 14, 2020

AACN will host four regional meetings to collect feedback from our members and stakeholders.
Upcoming Opportunities for Member Feedback and Engagement on the AACN Essentials
Announcement, Membership— January 14, 2020

AACN is planning a number of opportunities for members to provide input on draft documents produced by the task force as we work to reach consensus a...
Faculty Link Newsletter: January 2020
Faculty News, Newsletter— January 13, 2020

In this week's Faculty Link, register for the upcoming leadership network conferences, the CNL Summit, and upcoming AACN LEADS programs.

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Featured Event

Announcing Regional Meetings on AACN's Re-Envisioning of the Essentials

AACN is hosting regional meetings to collect feedback from our members and stakeholders. At these events, the Essentials Task Force will share key elements of the Essentials, which are used to shape the development of undergraduate and graduate nursing programs, including domains, domain descriptors, competencies, and sub-competencies.

Register Now Open for Regional Meetings for Entry into Professional Nursing Practice

Participation is limited to the first 200 registrants

San Antonio, Texas Regional Meeting
February 17-18, 2020

Atlanta, GA Regional Meeting
March 5-6, 2020

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