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Syllabus - The Newsletter of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing

Syllabus is AACN's bimonthly newsletter that reports the latest Association activities and developments in nursing higher education. Coverage includes interviews with top policymakers, updates on federal legislation and regulatory policy, and discussion forums on a range of critical issues in nursing education, nursing research, and health care.


Secure Your Advertising Space in Syllabus

Secure advertising space in the 'Opportunities' section of the Syllabus publication to showcase position openings, availabilities, and various services. Reach deans, faculty, and over 50,000 individuals in 875 nursing programs across the United States, as well as other members of the nursing education community.

Published bimonthly beginning with the January issue, Syllabus ensures maximum exposure, reaching AACN members, affiliated organizations, and individual subscribers. Refer to the table below for specific ad deadlines and distribution dates.

50% Off Discount for Special Issue for National Nurses Week
Join us in honoring National Nurses Week!

As a special gesture, AACN is thrilled to offer a 50% discount to AACN members on any ad placement in the upcoming May/June 2026 edition of Syllabus. Non-members are also eligible for a 25% discount. To receive this discounted rate, select the May/June 2026 issue when submitting your ad.
For more details, see promotional flyer.

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Distribution Schedule

Plan ahead by reviewing the deadlines for advertisement submissions and distribution date below. Distribution dates are subject to change.

Issue Ad Submission Deadline
January-February 2026 December 18
March-April 2026 February 19
May-June 2026 April 16 - National Nurses Week Promotion Now Available!
July-August 2026 June 18
September-October 2026 June 20
November-December 2026 October 15

How to Submit an Ad

Submit your ad copy in PDF format through our streamlined checkout process. Please ensure display ads are formatted to the appropriate size dimensions before submission.

For any inquiries regarding ad submissions, rates, or general questions, please contact us at web@aacnnursing.org.

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Standard Rates & Dimensions

View ad examples and ensure your display ads are formatted to the appropriate size dimensions before submission in PDF format.

Ad Type Dimensions (Inches) Member Price Non-Member Price
Quarter Page 3.25" W x 4.5" L $450 $590
Half Page 7.5" W x 4.5" L or 3.25" W x 8.5" L $790 $950
Full Page 7.5" W x 9" L $1,290 $1,600

Policies

AACN publications serve to advance the quality of baccalaureate and graduate nursing education, promote nursing research, and develop academic leaders. AACN therefore reserves the right to unilaterally reject, omit, or cancel any advertisement that is not in the best interests of the objectives and policies of the Association, or that is not in keeping with the generally scholarly and professional nature of AACN publications. The publication of any advertisement by AACN is neither an endorsement of the advertiser nor of the products or services advertised. 

AACN promotes equal employment opportunities as required by law, and accepts only advertisements that are not discriminatory on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other reason not related to individual merit. 

Inside the November-December 2025 Syllabus Edition:

  • Recognizing Excellence at the ANLC
  • AACN's 2025 Faculty Scholars Announced
  • Giving Tuesday: Support the Future of Academic Nursing
  • AACN Releases Progression Indicators to Facilitate Essentials Implementation
  • New Nurse Faculty Vacancy Rate Announced
  • Scenes from the 2025 Academic Nursing Leadership Conference
  • Register Now for Upcoming AACN Conferences
  • AACN Leads: Elevate Your Leadership in 2026
  • CCNE Accreditation Connection
  • Introducing The Connector

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