AACN Supports Significant Increases to Nursing Education Outlined in President’s FY 2024 Budget Proposal AACN is pleased to see recommended increases to programs that support nursing education and the workforce in the Administration's proposed budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024. Released on March... Wednesday, March 15, 2023 | Policy & Advocacy, Press Release
Three New Members Added to Health Policy Advisory Council The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is pleased to announce three new members of the Health Policy Advisory Council (HPAC) for the 2022-2024 term. AACN convened the... Wednesday, October 5, 2022 | Membership Announcements, Policy & Advocacy
AACN's Response to the Supreme Court Ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization In light of the Supreme Court’s ruling in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case, AACN is deeply concerned about the impact this decision will have on the... Friday, June 24, 2022 | Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Policy & Advocacy, Press Release
AACN Board Chair Cynthia McCurren Testifies Before House Appropriations Subcommittee Dr. Cynthia McCurren, Chair of the AACN Board of Directors, appeared before the House Appropriation Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies to discuss the... Thursday, May 26, 2022 | Policy & Advocacy, Press Release
President's FY 2023 Budget Calls for Increased Support for Nursing Education and Research President Biden has released the Administration’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Budget, which outlines additional investments in nursing and other key programs under the Department of Health and Human... Tuesday, March 29, 2022 | Policy & Advocacy, Press Release
AACN Commends Congress for Passing Bipartisan Omnibus Package; Investments in Nursing Education and Research Included The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) commends Congress for passing H.R. 2471, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, which funds the federal government for the remainder of... Friday, March 11, 2022 | Policy & Advocacy, Press Release
AACN's Nursing Voices, Nursing Votes Initiative Continues in 2022 AACN is pleased to announce the third biennial Nursing Voices, Nursing Votes, a nonpartisan initiative to encourage, educate, and engage nursing deans, faculty, and students as they amplify their... Wednesday, January 19, 2022 | Policy & Advocacy
U.S. House Passes Build Back Better Act, which IncludesHistoric Funding for Nursing Education AACN commends the U.S. House of Representatives for including major investments in nursing education in the Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376), which passed earlier today. Friday, November 19, 2021 | Policy & Advocacy, Press Release
Health Policy Advisory Council Members Selected for 2021-2023 Term AACN is pleased to announce the new and returning members of the Health Policy Advisory Council (HPAC) for the 2021-2023 term. AACN convened the council to enhance the impact academic nursing has... Wednesday, October 27, 2021 | Policy & Advocacy
Congressional Committee Considers the Build Back Better Act, Advances Priorities Impacting Academic Nursing AACN applauds the House Energy and Commerce Committee for including academic nursing priorities in their section of the Build Back Better Act, which is now advancing through the legislative... Thursday, September 16, 2021 | Policy & Advocacy, Press Release
Historic Increases Proposed for Title VIII Funding and NINR AACN applauds the House Appropriations Committee for advancing the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (LHHS-ED) spending bill, which includes major new... Thursday, July 15, 2021 | Policy & Advocacy, Press Release
Data Spotlight: Trends in Black/African American Nursing Graduates and Faculty Academic nursing leaders recognize the critical need to recruit more individuals from diverse backgrounds into the nursing profession. This goal was underscored in the new Future of Nursing:... Wednesday, June 9, 2021 | Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Membership Announcements, Newsletter, Policy & Advocacy, Research & Data, Rounds with Leadership
Nursing Workforce, Education, and Research Investments Restored in President's Budget Late last week, President Biden released the Administration’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Budget. This budget proposes a 16% increase to non-defense discretionary programs, including additional... Wednesday, June 2, 2021 | Policy & Advocacy, Press Release
Background Questions Removed from NursingCAS Application AACN has been monitoring the national discussion about removing criminal background questions from college admissions applications as well as conversations about using disciplinary notations on... Wednesday, June 2, 2021 | Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Membership Announcements, Newsletter, Policy & Advocacy, Research & Data, Rounds with Leadership
Call for Letters of Intent: Up to $100,000 in Potential CDC Funding for Member Schools As the most trusted healthcare provider, nurses play an essential role in boosting COVID-19 vaccine confidence among other nurses, healthcare providers, and patients. Wednesday, June 2, 2021 | Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Membership Announcements, Newsletter, Policy & Advocacy, Research & Data, Rounds with Leadership