AACN Launches New National Initiative Focused on Building a Culture of Belonging in Schools of Nursing AACN is launching a new initiative to assist nursing schools in creating inclusive learning environments where all students feel a strong sense of belonging and purpose. With funding... Thursday, April 14, 2022 | Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Grant Initiatives, Press Release
U.S. Nursing Schools Endorse a New Vision for Research-Focused Doctoral Programs in Nursing AACN and its more than 850 member schools of nursing have endorsed a new position statement, titled The Research-Focused Doctoral Program in Nursing: Pathways to Excellence, which promotes quality... Tuesday, April 12, 2022 | Education, Press Release
Faculty Link Newsletter: April 2022 AACN is currently accepting applications for the position of Implementation Director AACN Essentials. This key member of the AACN team will provide academic, strategic, technical, operational, and... Monday, April 11, 2022 | Faculty Link
National Nursing Organizations Endorse New Quality Standards for Nurse Practitioner Programs The National Task Force on Quality Nurse Practitioner Education (NTF), a coalition of 19 national nursing organizations, has developed a new set of standards designed to ensure quality in graduate... Thursday, April 7, 2022 | Education, Press Release
Nursing Schools See Enrollment Increases in Entry-Level Programs, Signaling Strong Interest in Nursing Careers According to new data released today by AACN, student enrollment in entry-level baccalaureate nursing programs increased by 3.3% in 2021, despite concerns that the pandemic might discourage... Tuesday, April 5, 2022 | Press Release, Research & Data
GNSA Bulletin - April 2022 Edition As a registered nurse and leader for almost 3 decades, I have had many opportunities to review resumes, cover pages, and interview job applicants. One common thread I have found is that people do... Monday, April 4, 2022 | GNSA Bulletin
Rounds with Leadership: Advancing a Strategic Plan As part of AACN’s work to lead transformation and chart the future of academic nursing, the AACN Board of Directors and senior staff recently completed a four-month process to update our strategic... Wednesday, March 30, 2022 | Rounds with Leadership
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
Data Spotlight: Nursing Students Diversity and Enrollment and Graduation Trends in HBCUs Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are critically important to improving the health of our nation and addressing health disparities through the education of marginalized... Tuesday, March 29, 2022 | Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Research & Data
Dr. Cynthia McCurren from the University of Michigan-Flint Appointed Chair of the AACN Board of Directors AACN is pleased to announce that Cynthia McCurren, PhD, RN, dean and professor of nursing at the University of Michigan-Flint, has been appointed Chair of the AACN Board of Directors.... Monday, March 28, 2022 | Membership Announcements, Press Release
AACN Leads Effort to Prepare New Nurses with Stronger Skills in Leadership, Resilience, and Well-Being AACN is pleased to announce an initiative focused on building leadership capacity in new nurses with a special emphasis on developing essential skills in resilience, self-care, and... Friday, March 25, 2022 | Grant Initiatives, Press Release, Well-being
AACN and Scrubin Uniforms Launch New Scholarship Program to Support Future Nurses and Nurse Faculty Scrubin Uniforms, a leading provider of medical apparel and scrubs, is partnering with AACN to launch a new scholarship for nursing students in baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral... Thursday, March 24, 2022 | Press Release, Scholarships
Dr. Christine Verni Elected to AACN Board of Directors AACN is pleased to announce that Dr. Christine Verni, dean of the College of Nursing at Niagara University (NY), has been elected to the AACN Board of Directors. Wednesday, March 23, 2022 | Membership Announcements
AACN and NurseThink Launch New Scholarship Program To Help Address the Nurse Faculty Shortage AACN and NurseThink® are pleased to announce the launch of a new scholarship program focused on preparing future nurse faculty. Open to students enrolled in master’s and doctoral... Tuesday, March 15, 2022 | Press Release, Scholarships
Faculty Link Newsletter: March 2022 The ELAN program provides aspiring deans and senior faculty with a variety of interactive opportunities to enhance their executive leadership skills. This year-long program features a week-long... Monday, March 14, 2022 | Faculty Link