Looking Back on 2025: A Year of Progress for Academic Nursing

As we close out the year, AACN reflects on a period defined by momentum, connection, and shared leadership across academic nursing. From advancing advocacy priorities to supporting the transition to competency-based education, our members came together in powerful ways to shape the future of nursing education, research, and practice.

The 2025 Year in Review video below brings these achievements to life through data, voices, and shared experiences. We invite you to take a moment to reflect on what we accomplished this year and where we are headed next.