Purpose
The Emerging Technologies in Nursing Task Force will position AACN as a thought leader in shaping how emerging technologies inform nursing education, research, and practice. Its purpose is to:
- Develop a national strategy to guide AACN’s approach to emerging technologies across academic nursing.
- Identify the knowledge, skills, and competencies nursing students and graduates need to thrive in technology-enabled health systems.
- Provide recommendations to support faculty development, curricular alignment, and responsible use of emerging technologies in academic nursing.
- Identify member needs for technology-related educational offerings, including webinars, conference sessions, institutes, and workshops focused on technology literacy, implementation, and evaluation.
Charge
The Emerging Technologies in Nursing Task Force will:
- Assess the current and emerging landscape of technologies impacting healthcare and nursing education, including but not limited to AI, digital health tools, informatics, simulation, and virtual learning environments.
- Identify implications for curriculum design, student competencies, faculty readiness, and academic–practice partnerships.
- Recommend strategies and resources AACN can provide to help schools integrate emerging technologies into teaching, learning, assessment, and practice experiences.
- Identify opportunities for AACN-led educational offerings that build technology literacy, critical appraisal skills, and implementation capacity across member schools.
- Explore partnerships with other health professions organizations, industry leaders, and technology experts to promote interprofessional alignment and shared standards.
- Develop a flexible framework for AACN’s long-term engagement in emerging technology–related policy, advocacy, and educational initiatives.