The American Association of Colleges of Nursing has a long tradition of recognizing individuals and organizations for their outstanding achievements in support of the nursing profession. Learn more about AACN's awards and past recipients below.
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Explore awards below.
Innovative Post-Graduate Mentoring
Innovations in Professional Nursing Education: Competency Based Education & UWM’s Flexible Option RN-BSN Program
Innovative Primary Care Nursing Academic-Practice Partnership
Innovative Curriculum Strategies to Prepare Nurses Utilizing Technology