AACN Calls on President to Match Support for Nurses with Action Thursday, May 7, 2026 On the occasion of National Nurses Day, AACN acknowledges the Administration’s recognition of the extraordinary contributions nurses...
Schools of Nursing See Enrollment Increases Across Most Program Levels, Signaling Strong Interest in Nursing Careers Thursday, May 7, 2026 New data released today by AACN show increases in the student population across most undergraduate and graduate programs at U.S. nursing schools,...
Now Accepting Proposals: AACN Faculty Scholars Grant Thursday, May 7, 2026 The Foundation for Academic Nursing is now accepting proposals for the 2026 AACN Faculty Scholars Grant. This annual funding opportunity supports...
GNSA Bulletin: May 2026 Wednesday, May 6, 2026 In this issue of the GNSA Bulletin, we discuss the role of scholarly work in advocacy, as well as introduce the 2026 GNSA Hall of Fame inductees...
Policy Watch: Congressional Advocacy and Strategic Planning Wednesday, May 6, 2026 This week's policy highlight includes further advocacy for nursing education and strategic engagement opportunities for nursing.
Inside Syllabus: Five Years of the Essentials: From Framework to Transformation Tuesday, May 5, 2026 Five years ago, the release of AACN’s Essentials, core competencies for professional nursing education, set in motion a new era of...
AACN Statement on the U.S. Department of Education’s Final Rule Abandoning Nursing Education as a Professional Degree Thursday, April 30, 2026 On the eve of National Nurses Week, the Department of Education released its unpublished final rule, set to take effect on July 1, 2026, that...
Rounds with Leadership: Aligning ACE with the AACN Essentials Wednesday, April 29, 2026 When the Essentials were initially endorsed, the AACN Board of Directors agreed to revisit the document at the five-year mark to ensure the...
Policy Watch: Nursing Education Advocacy and NIH Research Wednesday, April 29, 2026 This week's policy update revisits the issue of nursing as a professional degree and highlights NIH research deadlines.
Dr. Jackie Barber Elected to the AACN Board of Directors Tuesday, April 28, 2026 AACN is pleased to announce that Jackie Barber, EdD, MSN, RN, CNS, CNL, dean and professor at Morningside University’s Nylen School of...
Policy Watch: NIH Strategic Plan and Workforce Funding Opportunities Wednesday, April 22, 2026 This week's policy watch highlights the discussions surrounding the NIH Strategic Plan and HRSA funding opportunities.
Help Build the Future of Academic-Practice Partnerships Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Does your nursing program have an academic-practice partnership that aligns with the new AACN/AONL Academic-Practice Partnership Playbook?...
Policy Watch: Title VIII Funding Deadline Approaching Wednesday, April 15, 2026 This week's policy highlight creeps up on the deadline of Title VIII funding support.
Foundation Impact Update: Expanding Access to Nursing Education Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Demand for nursing scholarships is rising, and the Foundation for Academic Nursing is responding. Over the past year alone, the Foundation...
Faculty Link: April 2026 Edition Tuesday, April 14, 2026 This issue of Faculty Link provides essential updates for nurse educators, including an overview of AACN's ACE programs, reminders about the...