National Nursing Organizations Call for Investments in Health, Research, and the Workforce On behalf of the American Academy of Nursing, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, the Friends of the National Institute of Nursing Research, the National League for Nursing, and the... Thursday, April 17, 2025 | Education, Membership Announcements, Policy & Advocacy, Research & Data
Faculty Link: April 2025 Edition This issue of Faculty Link offers key updates for nurse educators, including opportunities for furthering edcuation, the importance of specific care for substance use disorders and calls for... Monday, April 14, 2025 | Newsletter, Faculty Link
2025 Spring Meeting Recap: Student Policy Summit and Hill Day! As the 2025 Deans Annual Meeting, Student Policy Summit, and Hill Day conclude, we want to thank our AACN Advocates, members, and students for their engagement. Wednesday, April 9, 2025 | Policy & Advocacy
American Academy of Nursing and AACN Call for Investing in Nurse Scientists and Researchers Amid Reorganization of the Federal Research Infrastructure The American Academy of Nursing (Academy) and AACN implore agency leadership at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and National Institutes of Health (NIH) to... Thursday, April 3, 2025 | Membership Announcements, Policy & Advocacy
Policy Watch: HHS Reorganization and Scholarship Openings With the new presidential administration moving swiftly, policy updates are happening quickly and staying informed is key. This week's updates include a reorganization of the Department... Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Policy & Advocacy
Progression Indicators Feedback Period Open Now Through April 16 for Deans and Essentials Champions As AACN continues to drive academic nursing’s transition to competency-based education, the association is working to develop a national consensus for progression indicators—the... Monday, March 31, 2025 | Education, Essentials
Rounds with Leadership: Recognizing Excellence in Academic Nursing In keeping with our mission, AACN is committed to advancing innovation in nursing education, research, and practice. We believe that recognizing excellence is an essential component of this work.... Wednesday, March 26, 2025 | Rounds with Leadership
Policy Watch: AACN Statement on Education Department Changes and Key Federal Updates On March 20, the President signed an Executive Order directing steps to close the Department of Education and return authority to states and local communities. AACN released a statement expressing... Tuesday, March 25, 2025 | Education, Policy & Advocacy
AACN Statement on the Executive Order to Close the Department of Education On March 20, the President signed an Executive Order titled Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities. This order states that the Secretary of Education... Friday, March 21, 2025 | Education, Policy & Advocacy
Policy Watch: Government Shutdown Prevented and DOE Investigations Opened We need your help! Take action today and ask your U.S. Representative and Senators to support Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs, Retain the National Institute of Nursing... Wednesday, March 19, 2025 | Policy & Advocacy
Get Ready to Celebrate Certified CNL Day! March 19th is fast approaching! Start planning your Certified CNL Day activities now. This year, the Commission on Nurse Certification celebrates CNLs who are shaping the future of healthcare.... Wednesday, March 12, 2025 | Membership Announcements
Policy Watch: DEI Guidance, NIH Funding Cap Blocked & Loan Forgiveness Changes As the new Congress and Presidential administration take shape, legislative, policy, and regulatory developments are unfolding rapidly. Staying informed can be challenging, but your voice matters!... Tuesday, March 11, 2025 | Policy & Advocacy
Faculty Link: March 2025 Edition This issue of Faculty Link features key updates for nurse educators, including ways to lead in 2025, opportunities for support for faculty engaged in sexual and gender minority health research,... Monday, March 10, 2025 | Newsletter, Faculty Link
GNSA Bulletin: March 2025 In this issue of the GNSA Bulletin, we explore opportunities to promote your scholarly work, a call for abstracts for the GNSA Conference, and highlight the March emerging leader. Wednesday, March 5, 2025 | GNSA Bulletin, Student News
Rounds with Leadership: Showcasing the Impact of Academic Nursing Last summer, the AACN Board of Directors convened a Thought Leaders Assembly in Chicago with member deans and invited guests to discuss perceptions about nursing and nursing science. We were... Wednesday, February 26, 2025 | Policy & Advocacy, Research & Data, Rounds with Leadership