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The Connector: Spring 2026 Edition
May 28, 2026
The Connector is a quarterly newsletter highlighting efforts led by the academic nursing community to create learning and practice environments where all can succeed and thrive. Please send details about your school's initiatives to bcarter@aacnnursing.org.
Rounds with Leadership: Aligning ACE with the AACN Essentials
April 29, 2026
When the Essentials were initially endorsed, the AACN Board of Directors agreed to revisit the document at the five-year mark to ensure the content remained relevant. In keeping with this expectation, the 2026 edition of the Essentials was released on April 17, 2026, with updates reflecting AACN’s commitment to ensuring that competency expectations continue to meet the evolving needs of nursing education, clinical practice, and the communities we serve.
The Connector: Winter 2026 Edition
February 12, 2026
The Connector is a quarterly newsletter highlighting efforts led by the academic nursing community to create learning and practice environments where all can succeed and thrive.
The Connector: Fall 2025 Edition
October 9, 2025
The Connector is a quarterly newsletter highlighting efforts led by the academic nursing community to create learning and practice environments where all can succeed and thrive.
Rounds with Leadership: Fostering Access, Connection, and Engagement
July 30, 2025
Building a robust and welcoming academic nursing community has always been at the heart of AACN’s mission. As part of our continued growth and responsiveness to the needs of our member schools and the nursing community, we are evolving how we frame this work as an integral part of our programming and advocacy.
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