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Rounds with Leadership: Engage, Advocate, Serve

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Rounds with Leadership: Engage, Advocate, Serve

August 26, 2026 | Rounds with Leadership

AACN is committed to elevating nursing’s voice in shaping the future of higher education and healthcare. We strive to provide meaningful opportunities for members to give back to the profession, build community, and amplify...

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Faculty Link: August 2026 Edition

Faculty Link: August 2026 Edition

This issue of Faculty Link provides essential updates for nurse educators, including an overview of AACN's August Advocacy Guide, the opening...

GNSA Bulletin: August 2026

GNSA Bulletin: August 2026

In this issue of the GNSA Bulletin we talk about preparing for the new semester and several leadership opportunities. We are also excited to share...

 

Nursing & Faculty Shortage Resources

The U.S. is projected to experience a shortage of Registered Nurses (RNs) that is expected to intensify as Baby Boomers age and the need for health care grows. Compounding the problem is the fact that nursing schools across the country are struggling to expand capacity to meet the rising demand for care. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is working with schools, policy makers, nursing organizations, and the media to bring attention to this healthcare concern. AACN is leveraging its resources to shape legislation, identify strategies, and form collaborations to address the shortage.

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The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education

Used to define quality in nursing education, the AACN Essentials outline the necessary curriculum content and expected competencies of graduates from baccalaureate, master’s, and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs. With the endorsement of the new AACN Essentials by the membership in April 2021, academic nursing is moving toward a new model and framework for nursing education using a competency-based approach.  AACN is committed to providing resources, education, and facilitate this transformation.

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Position Statements & Thought Leadership

AACN initiated the Thought Leaders Assembly in 2016 to provide a forum for generative thinking by the Board of Directors, invited guests, member deans, practice leaders, and senior staff on emerging trends and issues impacting health, health care, and higher education. The dialogue is designed to stimulate fresh thinking and better position AACN to serve as a catalyst for excellence and innovation in academic nursing.

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