AACN Response to the Legislative Actions Impacting DEI Friday, June 2, 2023 AACN continues to monitor legislative action impacting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across the country, and we stand firm in our commitment to our nursing schools and to the overarching goal of ensuring equitable health care for all people. Read more
Diversity Digest: Spring 2023 Edition Friday, April 28, 2023 In this edition, read the featured article, Making the Case for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Nursing Education, and see this quarter's school spotlight, Empowering Faculty and Students to Be Emerging DEI Leaders. Read more
AACN Statement on Supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Academic Nursing Wednesday, April 19, 2023 As the collective voice for academic nursing, AACN stands firm in our commitment to meeting current and future healthcare needs. An expanding body of research shows the importance of a diverse and inclusive nursing workforce for reducing health disparities, addressing social determinants of health, and improving patient outcomes Read more
New Culture and Climate Survey for Schools of Nursing New Culture and Climate Survey for Schools of Nursing Wednesday, March 1, 2023 AACN’s Leading Across Multidimensional Perspectives (LAMP©) Culture and Climate Survey was developed to assess the experiences of diverse students, faculty, and staff at nursing schools and identify practices that facilitate student success and a sense of belonging. The LAMP survey instrument provides action reports that assess the unique culture and programmatic characteristics of individual schools of nursing. LAMP gives academic administrators a better understanding of how their learning environment influences student experiences and achievement, which can help drive institution-level decision-making and meaningful change. Read more
Diversity Digest: Winter 2023 Edition Thursday, February 16, 2023 In This Edition: Meet AACN’s New Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, Celebrating Black History Month, Access Sessions for the 2022 Diversity Symposium, Featured Article from Dr. Erin Donovan, and more! Read more