Program Agenda

Solution Circles

Join industry experts to consider strategies for addressing current challenges in academic nursing. In a collaborative and educational format, vendors will engage in interactive discussions to foster peer-to-peer dialogue and share new and innovative solutions.
AACN has not been involved with the planning of the content for the Solution Circles, nor does it endorse presented products or services. Provided content is the sole responsibility of the presenting sponsor.

• The Value of Nursing: Empowering Leadership and Shaping the Future of Healthcare 
  Sponsored and presented by ANCC
   
• Assessment Success: Stories From Award-Winning Benchworks Programs on Using Data to Make a Difference
  Sponsored and presented by Benchworks by Elentra 

• Small/Liberal Arts Colleges
• Public Colleges/Universities
• Private Colleges/Universities
• Academic Health Centers

Brown Bag Lunch & Conversations
Peer-to-Peer Dialogue  
Bring your own lunch and join your colleagues for informal networking and dialogue. Come share your insights while listening to and learning from your peers. 

Hosted by the AACN Program Committee

Showcasing Your School’s Success through Film
Bringing your school’s story to life in a compelling way is vital in reaching prospective students, faculty, and practice partners in addition to getting the attention of donors, alumni, and legislators. Hear from fellow nursing school deans about their experience with AACN-TV, and how they are showcasing their school’s unique character and achievements with high-impact. Find out how you can give your program national exposure, highlight innovations, profile faculty and students, promote effective partnerships, and advance your school’s mission and strategic goals.

Hosted by AACN-TV

• Associate/Assistant Dean Dialogue
• Deans of Minority Serving Nursing Schools
• New Dean Dialogue

AACN Business Meeting
Presiding: Jean Giddens, PhD, RN, Chair, AACN Board of Directors, and Dean and Professor, School of Nursing, University of Kansas
The AACN Business Meeting is only open to member deans/directors, associate/assistant deans, emeritus and honorary members, and invited prospective member deans/directors.