Back to News Call for Applications for Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Professional Nursing Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | Faculty & Professional Development AACN invites applications for the position of editor-in-chief of the Journal of Professional Nursing (JPN) for a three-year term starting January 1, 2027. JPN – the official journal of AACN – is a peer-reviewed publication ranked among the top sources for scholarship focused on academic nursing. The journal features original work, research findings, reviews, and opinion pieces that inform the future of nursing education, leadership, research, practice, and health policy. Published by Elsevier, this bimonthly publication serves as a primary information source for educational leaders, faculty, researchers, students, and clinicians committed to advancing the nursing profession. Learn more about the Journal of Professional Nursing. For more details about the application process, click here. Application deadline is August 6, 2026. Questions? Please contact Kara Tucker, AACN Associate Director of Publications, at ktucker@aacnnursing.org.