U.S. Nursing Schools Endorse a New Vision for Research-Focused Doctoral Programs in Nursing Tuesday, April 12, 2022 AACN and its more than 850 member schools of nursing have endorsed a new position statement, titled The Research-Focused Doctoral Program in...
Faculty Link Newsletter: April 2022 Monday, April 11, 2022 AACN is currently accepting applications for the position of Implementation Director AACN Essentials. This key member of the AACN team will...
National Nursing Organizations Endorse New Quality Standards for Nurse Practitioner Programs Thursday, April 7, 2022 The National Task Force on Quality Nurse Practitioner Education (NTF), a coalition of 19 national nursing organizations, has developed a new set...
Nursing Schools See Enrollment Increases in Entry-Level Programs, Signaling Strong Interest in Nursing Careers Tuesday, April 5, 2022 According to new data released today by AACN, student enrollment in entry-level baccalaureate nursing programs increased by 3.3% in 2021,...
GNSA Bulletin - April 2022 Edition Monday, April 4, 2022 As a registered nurse and leader for almost 3 decades, I have had many opportunities to review resumes, cover pages, and interview job applicants....
Rounds with Leadership: Advancing a Strategic Plan Wednesday, March 30, 2022 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...
President's FY 2023 Budget Calls for Increased Support for Nursing Education and Research Tuesday, March 29, 2022 President Biden has released the Administration’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Budget, which outlines additional investments in nursing and other key...
Data Spotlight: Nursing Students Diversity and Enrollment and Graduation Trends in HBCUs Tuesday, March 29, 2022 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are critically important to improving the health of our nation and addressing health...
Dr. Cynthia McCurren from the University of Michigan-Flint Appointed Chair of the AACN Board of Directors Monday, March 28, 2022 AACN is pleased to announce that Cynthia McCurren, PhD, RN, dean and professor of nursing at the University of Michigan-Flint, has been...
AACN Leads Effort to Prepare New Nurses with Stronger Skills in Leadership, Resilience, and Well-Being Friday, March 25, 2022 AACN is pleased to announce an initiative focused on building leadership capacity in new nurses with a special emphasis on developing...
AACN and Scrubin Uniforms Launch New Scholarship Program to Support Future Nurses and Nurse Faculty Thursday, March 24, 2022 Scrubin Uniforms, a leading provider of medical apparel and scrubs, is partnering with AACN to launch a new scholarship for nursing students...
Dr. Christine Verni Elected to AACN Board of Directors Wednesday, March 23, 2022 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...
AACN and NurseThink Launch New Scholarship Program To Help Address the Nurse Faculty Shortage Tuesday, March 15, 2022 AACN and NurseThink® are pleased to announce the launch of a new scholarship program focused on preparing future nurse faculty. Open to...
Faculty Link Newsletter: March 2022 Monday, March 14, 2022 The ELAN program provides aspiring deans and senior faculty with a variety of interactive opportunities to enhance their executive leadership...
AACN Commends Congress for Passing Bipartisan Omnibus Package; Investments in Nursing Education and Research Included Friday, March 11, 2022 The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) commends Congress for passing H.R. 2471, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, which...