Webinar Details

Grounded in insights from the Future of Nursing 2020–2030 report and AACN’s Ecosystem of Excellence in Academic Nursing, this session examines how academic nursing programs can build and sustain the physical, technological, human, and financial infrastructure required to thrive in an evolving education and healthcare landscape.

More than bricks and budgets, strong infrastructure provides the structural foundation that supports the Humanistic Conditions at the heart of the Ecosystem—fostering safety, connection, value, support, and preparedness across the academic nursing community. When infrastructure decisions are intentionally aligned with mission, resources, and culture, they promote innovation, operational efficiency, and institutional resilience.

Participants will explore how the Institutional Infrastructure and Capacity Condition functions within the Operational Core of the Ecosystem and learn strategies for aligning systems with AACN’s Access, Connection, and Engagement (ACE) vision. The session emphasizes the relationship between infrastructure, well-being, and excellence —demonstrating that lasting success in academic nursing begins with systems designed to support people, purpose, and progress.

Learning Outcomes

After participating in this webinar, attendees will be able to:

• Identify the essential elements of institutional infrastructure that influence excellence in academic nursing.
• Evaluate how infrastructure decisions affect the Humanistic Conditions—including well-being, preparedness, and engagement—of students, staff, and faculty.
• Apply strategies to strengthen Institutional Infrastructure and Capacity in ways that foster innovation, effective and fair resource use, and whole-person support across the academic community.
• Explain how the Operational Core of the Ecosystem connects infrastructure decisions to sustainable institutional excellence and alignment with AACN’s ACE vision.

About the Ecosystem

The AACN Ecosystem of Excellence in Academic Nursing is a comprehensive, evidence-informed framework that aligns mission, people, and systems to create e nvironments where all students, staff, and faculty can thrive.

At its foundation are the Humanistic Conditions—Healthy, Psychologically Safe, Connected, Supported, Valued, and Prepared—that enable individuals to achieve their best. These are integrated through the Ecosystem’s three Cores:

• Human Core, which centers on the Humanistic Conditions that foster well-being and engagement.
• Operational Core, which aligns systems and strategies through five Institutional Conditions: Infrastructure and Capacity, Climate and Intergroup Relations, Education and Scholarship, Access and Success, and Community Engagement.
• Institutional Core, which grounds excellence in shared culture through five Cultural Conditions: Mission, Vision, Values, Traditions, and Norms.

The Operational Core is supported by a digital Ecosystem Toolkit that translates the framework into actionable strategies and measurable outcomes, including:

• Strategies that strengthen policies, practices, and structures
• Scenarios illustrating real-world challenges and solutions—each intentionally linked to the Humanistic Conditions of the Ecosystem and aligned with relevant AACN Essentials
• Reflection questions that promote dialogue, planning, and innovation
• Dashboards and planning tools to monitor progress and outcomes
• Curated supporting literature that provides evidence and context for implementation

Note: Recording of the webinar will be available soon after the webinar airs. Visit AACN's On-Demand Webinars to watch.

Webinar Details

As healthcare and higher education continue to evolve, this webinar introduces the AACN Ecosystem of Excellence in Academic Nursing—a strategic, evidence-informed framework designed to help academic nursing programs align mission, people, and systems to support the success of students, staff, and faculty.

Building on AACN’s 2021 Inclusive Excellence Ecosystem, the updated model advances from awareness to integration. It provides flexible, sustainable strategies that can be adapted across institutional types and contexts. Grounded in AACN’s Access, Connection, and Engagement (ACE) vision, the Ecosystem transforms that vision into action by aligning human experience, operational effectiveness, and institutional culture.

The session will highlight the Ecosystem’s structure—its three interdependent Cores (Human, Operational, and Institutional)—and their associated Conditions that create environments where excellence is both human-centered and systems-driven. Participants will also explore the forthcoming Ecosystem Toolkit, which includes adaptable strategies, real-world scenarios, reflection questions, and a progress scorecard to help nursing programs strengthen infrastructure, enhance teaching and scholarship, and foster environments where all members of the academic nursing community can thrive.

Learning Outcomes:

After participating in this webinar, attendees will be able to:

1. Summarize the purpose and evolution of the AACN 2025 Ecosystem of Excellence in Academic Nursing.
2. Explain how the Ecosystem operationalizes AACN’s Access, Connection, and Engagement (ACE) vision.
3. Describe the framework’s structure, including its three Cores and corresponding Conditions.
4. Articulate how the Ecosystem supports success and well-being for students, staff, and faculty.

About the Ecosystem

The AACN Ecosystem of Excellence in Academic Nursing is a comprehensive, evidence-informed framework that aligns mission, people, and systems to create environments where all students, staff, and faculty can thrive.

At its foundation are the Humanistic Conditions—Healthy, Psychologically Safe, Connected, Supported, Valued, and Prepared—that enable individuals to achieve their best. These are integrated through the Ecosystem’s three Cores:

• Human Core, which centers on the Humanistic Conditions that foster well-being and engagement.
• Operational Core, which aligns systems and strategies through five Institutional Conditions: Infrastructure and Capacity, Climate and Intergroup Relations, Education and Scholarship, Access and Success, and Community Engagement.
• Institutional Core, which grounds excellence in shared culture through five Cultural Conditions: Mission, Vision, Values, Traditions, and Norms.

The Operational Core is supported by a digital Ecosystem Toolkit that translates the framework into actionable strategies and measurable outcomes, including:

• Strategies that strengthen policies, practices, and structures
• Scenarios illustrating real-world challenges and solutions—each intentionally linked to the Humanistic Conditions of the Ecosystem and aligned with relevant AACN Essentials
• Reflection questions that promote dialogue, planning, and innovation
• Dashboards and planning tools to monitor progress and outcomes
• Curated supporting literature that provides evidence and context for implementation

Note: Recording of the webinar will be available soon after the webinar airs. Visit AACN's On-Demand Webinars to watch.

Webinar Details

As healthcare and higher education continue to evolve, this webinar introduces the AACN Ecosystem of Excellence in Academic Nursing—a strategic, evidence-informed framework designed to help academic nursing programs align mission, people, and systems to support the success of students, staff, and faculty.

Building on AACN’s 2021 Inclusive Excellence Ecosystem, the updated model advances from awareness to integration. It provides flexible, sustainable strategies that can be adapted across institutional types and contexts. Grounded in AACN’s Access, Connection, and Engagement (ACE) vision, the Ecosystem transforms that vision into action by aligning human experience, operational effectiveness, and institutional culture.

The session will highlight the Ecosystem’s structure—its three interdependent Cores (Human, Operational, and Institutional)—and their associated Conditions that create environments where excellence is both human-centered and systems-driven. Participants will also explore the forthcoming Ecosystem Toolkit, which includes adaptable strategies, real-world scenarios, reflection questions, and a progress scorecard to help nursing programs strengthen infrastructure, enhance teaching and scholarship, and foster environments where all members of the academic nursing community can thrive.

Learning Outcomes:

After participating in this webinar, attendees will be able to:

1. Summarize the purpose and evolution of the AACN 2025 Ecosystem of Excellence in Academic Nursing.
2. Explain how the Ecosystem operationalizes AACN’s Access, Connection, and Engagement (ACE) vision.
3. Describe the framework’s structure, including its three Cores and corresponding Conditions.
4. Articulate how the Ecosystem supports success and well-being for students, staff, and faculty.

About the Ecosystem

The AACN Ecosystem of Excellence in Academic Nursing is a comprehensive, evidence-informed framework that aligns mission, people, and systems to create environments where all students, staff, and faculty can thrive.

At its foundation are the Humanistic Conditions—Healthy, Psychologically Safe, Connected, Supported, Valued, and Prepared—that enable individuals to achieve their best. These are integrated through the Ecosystem’s three Cores:

• Human Core, which centers on the Humanistic Conditions that foster well-being and engagement.
• Operational Core, which aligns systems and strategies through five Institutional Conditions: Infrastructure and Capacity, Climate and Intergroup Relations, Education and Scholarship, Access and Success, and Community Engagement.
• Institutional Core, which grounds excellence in shared culture through five Cultural Conditions: Mission, Vision, Values, Traditions, and Norms.

The Operational Core is supported by a digital Ecosystem Toolkit that translates the framework into actionable strategies and measurable outcomes, including:

• Strategies that strengthen policies, practices, and structures
• Scenarios illustrating real-world challenges and solutions—each intentionally linked to the Humanistic Conditions of the Ecosystem and aligned with relevant AACN Essentials
• Reflection questions that promote dialogue, planning, and innovation
• Dashboards and planning tools to monitor progress and outcomes
• Curated supporting literature that provides evidence and context for implementation

Note: Recording of the webinar will be available soon after the webinar airs. Visit AACN's On-Demand Webinars to watch.

Webinar Details

Ready to disrupt the status quo in clinical education and healthcare outcomes? This high-impact session is designed for forward-thinking educators ready to serve as health equity catalysts. Participants will be challenged to reimagine their influence, not only in practice, but in policy, pedagogy, and population health.

This session features the Health Equity Influencers Program (HEIP, pronounced "hype"), a bold innovative ecosystem that positions students and nurse educators as powerful agents of systemic change. Far more than conventional clinical education and leadership development models, HEIP redefines learning and leadership, lifting it from an academic checkbox to an outcomes-driven dynamic force that bridges classrooms, clinical settings and the communities we serve.  

Educators seeking to drive measurable actions that advance health equity, elevate patient safety, and reshape care delivery across community and acute care settings will  find this session essential for leading meaningful transformation. 

HEIP for Nurse Educators
Health equity catalysts transforming learning institutions  

HEIP in the Community
Meeting community members where they work, play, pray and stay

HEIP in Acute Care Settings
Nursing students as partners advancing patient safety and quality improvement initiatives

High School Scholars & Influencers
Building a pipeline of health equity influencers as students engage family and friends to improve health outcomes

Outcomes:

Participants will be able to:

• Design innovative approaches to broaden clinical education sites and experiences that advance health equity.
• Lead measurable actions that elevate patient safety and position nursing students as catalysts for healthcare transformation.
• Evaluate the impact of health equity initiatives across clinical and community settings to drive continuous improvement and systemic change.

Note: Recording of the webinar will be available soon after the webinar airs. Visit AACN's On-Demand Webinars to watch.

Webinar Details

Ready to disrupt the status quo in clinical education and healthcare outcomes? This high-impact session is designed for forward-thinking educators ready to serve as health equity catalysts. Participants will be challenged to reimagine their influence, not only in practice, but in policy, pedagogy, and population health.

This session features the Health Equity Influencers Program (HEIP, pronounced "hype"), a bold innovative ecosystem that positions students and nurse educators as powerful agents of systemic change. Far more than conventional clinical education and leadership development models, HEIP redefines learning and leadership, lifting it from an academic checkbox to an outcomes-driven dynamic force that bridges classrooms, clinical settings and the communities we serve.  

Educators seeking to drive measurable actions that advance health equity, elevate patient safety, and reshape care delivery across community and acute care settings will  find this session essential for leading meaningful transformation. 

HEIP for Nurse Educators
Health equity catalysts transforming learning institutions  

HEIP in the Community
Meeting community members where they work, play, pray and stay

HEIP in Acute Care Settings
Nursing students as partners advancing patient safety and quality improvement initiatives

High School Scholars & Influencers
Building a pipeline of health equity influencers as students engage family and friends to improve health outcomes

Outcomes:

Participants will be able to:

• Design innovative approaches to broaden clinical education sites and experiences that advance health equity.
• Lead measurable actions that elevate patient safety and position nursing students as catalysts for healthcare transformation.
• Evaluate the impact of health equity initiatives across clinical and community settings to drive continuous improvement and systemic change.

Note: Recording of the webinar will be available soon after the webinar airs. Visit AACN's On-Demand Webinars to watch.