Academic-Practice Partnerships

The following resources are available for nursing leaders looking to develop and sustain effective academic-practice partnerships.

The Playbook
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Guiding Principles
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Playbook Appendices
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Partnership Award
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Case Models Repository
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Webinars
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AACN/AONL Dialogue Report

AACN & AONL: A Longstanding Partnership Strengthening Nursing Education and Practice

Since 2010, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) have worked together to align academic preparation with workforce needs and address shared challenges impacting nurses across settings. This ongoing collaboration has identified shared values and interests and develop strategies to meet the challenges facing the nursing profession.

To support this work, the organizations convened a joint AACN/AONL Academic–Practice Advisory Committee, bringing together academic and practice leaders to identify emerging challenges and recommend strategies to strengthen academic–practice partnerships. Click below to learn more about this long-term partnership:

View AACN/AONL Academic–Practice Advisory Committee

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Download 2023 Dialogue Summary Report

Congratulations to the 2025 Exemplary Academic-Practice Partnership Award Winners

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University of Nevada-Reno and Renown Health

Purdue University and North Central Nursing Clinics

Texas Christian University and Children's Health System of Texas

View Past Award Winners