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2019 Academic Nursing Leadership Conference

Where Members Connect with Noted Thought Leaders and Shape the Future of Nursing Education!

Join AACN in Washington, DC for the 2019 Academic Nursing Leadership Conference (ANLC). More than 600 Deans and Associate Deans of AACN member schools of nursing will come together to discuss organizational and legislative priorities as well as opportunities impacting nursing education.

This prestigious conference features thought-provoking views and trend-setting ideas, award-winning speakers, and educational content that has been carefully selected to help you strengthen YOUR ROLE AS AN ACADEMIC NURSING LEADER. Interactive learning formats, including plenary and breakout sessions, focused discussions, and informal breakfast forums provide a rich learning environment and promote solution sharing.

The Academic Nursing Leadership Conference (ANLC) is open to the Dean/Director of AACN member schools of nursing. One or more Assistant/Associate Deans/Directors may also attend the ANLC if their Dean/Director has registered and is attending the conference. Please note that Associate/Assistant Deans/Directors may not attend in place of their Dean/Director.

Pre-Conference Opportunities

Organizational Leadership Network (OLN) Program
October 18-19, 2019

Associate Deans/Directors are encouraged to attend the Organizational Leadership Network (OLN) Program. The OLN fosters professional growth and development, information sharing, communication, and discussion of key issues for nursing academic leaders with broad administrative responsibilities. For more information, visit the OLN program page.

50th Anniversary Celebration Gala

AACN’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Gala will be held on the evening of Saturday, October 19 at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC. Invitations will be sent to the primary Dean/Chair/Director of AACN-Member Schools of Nursing.

For more information, visit the 50th Anniversary website.


Hotel Information

JW Marriott Washington, DC
1331 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, DC 20004
Phone: 202-393-2000

  • The room rate is $294 single/double.
  • The cutoff date for reservations at the group rate is September 25, 2019.
  • Phone Reservations: call 800-393-2503 and request the group rate for AACN.
  • Online Reservations: Book Here

Washington Marriott at Metro Center (0.4 miles)
775 12th Street NW
Washington, DC 20005 
Phone: 202-737-2200

  • The room rate is $294 single/double. 
  • The cutoff date for reservations at the group rate is September 17, 2019. 
  • Phone Reservations: call 800-393-2510 and request the group rate for AACN. 
  • Online Reservations: Book Here 

The following hotels are within walking distance of the JW Marriott Washington, DC and may have availability over the meeting dates:

Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC (0.4 miles)
815 14th Street NW
Washington, DC 20004
Phone: 202-783-7800

Grand Hyatt Washington (0.5 miles)
1000 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202-582-1234

Kimpton: Hotel Monaco Washington DC (0.6 miles)
700 F Street, NW
Washington, DC 20004
Phone: 202-628-7177

Capital Hilton (0.7 miles)
1001 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 200036
Phone: 202-393-1000 

Courtyard Washington Convention Center (0.8 miles)
901 L Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202-589-1800

Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill (1.2 miles)
400 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202-737-1234

Transportation

Closest Airport: Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Distance: 15 minute drive to/from the JW Marriott Washington, DC Metro Accessible on the Red and Orange/Blue lines, 2 Blocks from the JW Marriott, Washington, DC
Costs: $20.00 Taxi one way

Closest Airport: Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Distance: 35 minute drive to/from the JW Marriott Washington, DC
Costs: $67.00 Taxi one way

Closest Airport: Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI)
Distance: Approximately 60 minute drive to/from the JW Marriott Washington, DC Metro Accessible on the Red and Orange/Blue lines, 2 Blocks from the JW Marriott, Washington, DC
Costs: $80.00 Taxi one way

Shuttles are available through Super Shuttle at www.supershuttle.com.
Shuttle fares are: DCA (approximately $17 each way); IAD (approximately $32 each way); and BWI (approximately $40 each way).

Hotel parking is valet-only and is available at $59/day.
Above rates are subject to change.

Continuing Education Credit

Participants are eligible to earn continuing nursing education (CNE) hours, which will be awarded to those who attest to attendance at entire sessions and complete the electronic evaluation process after the event.

Dietary and Special Needs

If you have any dietary restrictions (e.g., vegetarian, kosher, or gluten-free) or special needs, please email us prior to the event at conferences@aacnnursing.org.

Contact Information

AACN Conference Team
655 K Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202-463-6930
Email: conferences@aacnnursing.org
www.aacnnursing.org