Faculty Link Newsletter: January 2022

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AACN Faculty Link Newsletter

January 2022 Issue
 
 
 
Join the Conversation on AACN Connect
 
AACN Connect is the place to have your voice heard in the academic nursing community.
 
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Here's what fellow members are talking about:
  • Clinical Video Simulations for Nurse Practitioner Students
     
  • Competency-Based Education Support
     
  • Acute Care NP Faculty and Practice Shortage
See more discussions and chime in on these important conversations via AACN Connect. 
Ring in the New Year with AACN’s Leadership Development Opportunities
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Leadership development has been a cornerstone of AACN’s programs and services since its inception. If sharpening your leadership skills is one of your New Year resolutions, we invite you to explore some of AACN's opportunities designed especially for faculty.  
 
Application Deadline: March 15
If you’re an aspiring dean or senior faculty member in a leadership role, the Elevating Leaders in Academic Nursing (ELAN) Program is perfect for you. This year-long fellowship provides participants with a focused assessment experience, a variety of content and exercises related to successful executive leadership, and the opportunity to establish a strong peer network that fosters long-term partnership and collegial support. 
 
 
AACN's Leadership Education Modules are an on-demand series designed exclusively for aspiring leaders that will enrich your understanding of key principles and practices needed for leaders to succeed in the academic arena. Designed to stimulate fresh thinking and provide solutions to some of your most pressing challenges, the content of the series will help amplify your effectiveness and navigate real-world issues facing academic nursing. Visit the AACN website about our institutional bundles, topics covered, and more!  
 
 
AACN’s Leadership Networks
With eight different AACN Leadership Networks, there is something for all academic nursing professionals. The Networks foster professional growth and development, information sharing, communication, and discussion of relevant issues among nursing faculty and staff at member institutions. 
 
 
AACN’s Volunteer Opportunities
From involvement in conference program committees to joining advisory groups, AACN offers a variety of leadership experiences for you to consider. We invite faculty to explore our many volunteer opportunities to engage in service and leadership alongside your peers at AACN. 
 
Make a Nomination: Diversity, Inclusion, and Sustainability in Nursing Education Award 
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We encourage faculty to nominate a colleague who has made outstanding contributions to schools of nursing that champion diversity, inclusion, and sustainability in nursing education. Annual awards may be made to one school in each of the following categories: Public Colleges/Universities, Private College/Universities, Small Liberal Arts Colleges, and Academic Health Centers. Visit the AACN website to learn more about eligibility criteria, the submission process, and presentation of this prestigious award.
 
Nomination Deadline: January 15, 2022
 
Latest Update on the AACN Essentials  
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AACN is committed to providing resources, education, and guidance to aid member schools in implementing the new AACN Essentials. Faculty are invited to join us for the upcoming webinars scheduled as part of the spring Essentials webinar series:
 
New This Year: The Essentials Discussion Corner
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