Faculty Leadership Network (FLN) Program

December 3, 2026

This half-day program, held prior to Transform, is hosted by AACN’s Faculty Leadership Network (FLN), a network specifically created for faculty whose primary focus is teaching didactic and clinical courses. It provides opportunities to explore real world issues, pose pedagogical questions, and exchange ideas related to teaching and curriculum in professional nursing education.


Conference Venue

JW Marriott Indianapolis
10 S West Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204

See Hotel & Travel page for details.

Call for Abstracts

Opens June 1, 2026 - Save the date!

The Faculty Leadership Network (FLN) Program invites abstracts for poster presentations addressing the conference theme, representing excellence in nursing scholarship.

Conference Date: Thursday, December 3, 2026
Presentation Day: Thursday, December 3, 2026

Open Date: Monday, June 1, 2025 at 12:00 pm (ET)
Closing Date: Wednesday, August 17, 2025 11:59 pm (ET)

Who Should Attend

Faculty whose main focus is teaching didactic and clinical courses in baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs. FLN Members receive a discount.

Agenda

More details coming soon.

Speakers

More details coming soon.

Registration Fees

FLN Program Early Ends Nov 3 Standard Starts Nov 4
FLN Member $129 $149
AACN Members $149 $169
AACN Non-Members $249 $269

  • You may substitute your registration to another individual within your organization. This must be done by contacting the AACN Conference Department via email at conferences@aacnnursing.org.
  • If a substitution is not possible, you can cancel your attendance up until November 19, 2026 to obtain a refund minus a $30 non-refundable administrative fee. 
  • No refunds will be given after November 19, 2026 nor will refunds be given for no-shows.
  • Your cancellation request must be submitted in writing to conferences@aacnnursing.org and confirmed by AACN. 

Please note: AACN will issue refunds within a 2-week time period of receipt of written cancellation notice.

Event Cancellation by AACN

AACN reserves the right to modify, postpone/reschedule or cancel this conference and any related group activity for any circumstance beyond AACN's control, including but not limited to emergency, acts of God, government regulations, disaster, strike, and non-fulfilment of minimum group requirements. If AACN cancels an event, every attempt will be made to reschedule or provide a modified virtual offering, and registration fees will be applied to the rescheduled/virtual event. If a cancelled event cannot be rescheduled, AACN will issue a full refund of the registration fee(s). Any travel, lodging, or incidental expenses incurred related to a cancelled/postponed event cannot be refunded under any circumstances as AACN resumes no responsibility for such expenses.

Pre-Conference Experience

Faculty Leadership Network (FLN) Program

Created for faculty leaders in nursing to connect, exchange ideas, and shape the future of education.

Register for FLN

 

About Faculty Leadership Network

Stay connected all year long by joining the Faculty Leadership Network! PLN members benefit from year-round networking and opportunities to foster professional growth and development and participate in information sharing, communication, and discussion of key issues among fellow nursing faculty at AACN member institutions. Program fees for FLN Network members are discounted.

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For questions, contact the AACN Conference Team today!

Phone: 202-463-6930    |     Email: conferences@aacnnursing.org     |    Website: www.aacnnursing.org/conferences