Looking Back on 2025: A Year of Progress for Academic Nursing Wednesday, December 17, 2025 As we close out the year, AACN reflects on a period defined by momentum, connection, and shared leadership across academic nursing.
Policy Watch: Updates on Education Funding and Access Wednesday, December 17, 2025 This week's policy update touches on the issue of nursing as a professional degree and provides updates on the benefits of investing in...
Rounds with Leadership: Promise, Progress, and Possibilities Wednesday, December 17, 2025 As we close out the year 2025, we want to pause and thank you—our members and colleagues—for your leadership, courage, and unwavering...
AACN Applauds Bipartisan, Bicameral Congressional Support for Nursing as a Professional Degree Monday, December 15, 2025 The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) applauds the leadership of Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), along with Senator Roger Wicker...
Policy Watch: AACN on Nursing as a Professional Degree Thursday, December 11, 2025 The policy update for this week centers on the recognition of nursing as a professional degree and introduces a new AACN webpage that provides a...
Foundation Spotlight – December 2025 Tuesday, December 9, 2025 The Foundation for Academic Nursing continues to grow and expand its role in advancing AACN’s vision and mission by providing financial...
Faculty Link: December 2025 Edition Monday, December 8, 2025 This issue of Faculty Link provides essential updates for nurse educators, including AACN and AONL's new partnership playbook and action on...
GNSA Bulletin: December 2025 Wednesday, December 3, 2025 In this issue of the GNSA Bulletin, we discuss mentorship capabilities and introduce the GNSA Focus Shift.
Policy Watch: Support for Nursing as a Professional Degree Wednesday, December 3, 2025 This week's policy watch focuses on the current debate over whether nursing is a professional degree, and how representatives are supporting...
AACN and AONL Publish a New Guide to Building Effective Academic-Practice Partnerships Tuesday, December 2, 2025 The AACN/AONL Academic Practice Partnership Playbook: From Shared Vision to Action provides expert advice and real-world examples of winning...
Policy Watch: Proposed Federal Loan Limits and Professional Degree Updates Wednesday, November 26, 2025 This week's policy update focuses on the proposed federal loan limits for post-baccalaureate nursing students and the determination of which...
Rounds with Leadership: Looking Forward, Giving Back Tuesday, November 25, 2025 Inspired by the Conways' generous support, we're working to help more nursing students, faculty, and researchers succeed.
Inside Syllabus: Q&A with AACN's Chief Academic Officer Monday, November 24, 2025 AACN's Chief Academic Officer Dr. Joan Stanley will be retiring after 34 years of distinguished service on January 31, 2026. This month, we...
Watch the NursingCAS Demo - AACN's Free Admissions Software and Student Application Service Monday, November 24, 2025 NursingCAS provides colleges with a free admissions management platform and student application service. Using this platform, schools gain access...
Policy Watch: Urgent Action Needed! Wednesday, November 19, 2025 This week's policy update includes urging to consider various urgent actions to help academic nursing, as well as updates on education policy.