News & Calls to Action
Join Us for a Webinar on Disability Inclusion in Nursing Education
August 27, 2024
AACN is partnering with DocsWithDisabilities Initiative (DWDI) and the Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) for the webinar "Aligning Nursing Technical Standards for Disability Inclusion" on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, from 12:00-1:00 pm (ET). Hear from experts Dr. Lisa Meeks, Brandy Jackson, and Anne Lewis as we explore how nursing programs can align their technical standards with advancements in education and technology to ensure a more inclusive learning environment. Register now.
AACN Recognizes Loyola University Chicago with an Inclusive Excellence, Belonging, and Sustainability in Nursing Education Award
August 8, 2024
AACN is pleased to announce that the Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing at Loyola University Chicago has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 Inclusive Excellence, Belonging, and Sustainability in Nursing Education Award. This prestigious honor is awarded annually to recognize nursing schools for successfully meeting the needs of an increasingly diverse student population and for cultivating a sense of belonging in nursing.
Diversity Digest: Summer 2024 Edition
July 29, 2024
This edition features an insightful article on trauma-informed care, a spotlight on the University of Maine School of Nursing, and information about the new LAMPSM Culture and Climate Survey. Plus, explore the training and consultation services offered by the AACN DEI Team and a special message from our Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer.
Combatting Racism in Nursing Education
April 15, 2024
The American Association of Colleges of Nursing and the National League for Nursing are resolute in our commitment to addressing racism in nursing education while upholding the concepts of diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and justice. We stand together against attacks to censor and dismantle programs that educate students and nursing providers about all forms of racism and promote inclusion.
Rounds with Leadership: Building a Culture of Belonging
February 28, 2024
Discover how fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in academic nursing environments cultivates a sense of belonging crucial for student success and workforce diversity. Explore the latest findings from AACN's Leading Across Multidimensional Perspectives (LAMP) Culture and Climate Survey, revealing disparities in perceptions among students, faculty, and staff.
Nursing Administration Quarterly Article - Academic Leadership for Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
February 14, 2024
In the January/March 2024 issue of Nursing Administration Quarterly, Dr. Felesia Bowen from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and colleagues published an article titled Academic Leadership for Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. The article describes the creation, launch, and evaluation of an Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in an academic nursing institution. Lessons learned are shared to assist other schools in their own journey to establish a DEI structure within their programs, especially one with a robust academic-practice partnership.
AACN Launches New Culture and Climate Survey to Assess Inclusive Learning Environments in Schools of Nursing
February 1, 2024
AACN has launched a new survey instrument to assist nurse educators in their work to create inclusive learning environments where all students have a strong sense of belonging and purpose.
AACN Receives New Grant to Combat Racism through Nursing Education
January 25, 2024
The National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing, a groundbreaking initiative of the American Nurses Association, has awarded funding to AACN to better prepare nurses to address racism in academic and clinical settings.
Diversity Digest: Winter 2024 Edition
January 18, 2024
The Diversity Digest is a quarterly newsletter highlighting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives launched by AACN and member schools of nursing. This issue includes the featured article "Creating Safe and Inclusive Space" by Julia M. Steed et al. and a school spotlight on Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing. It also includes information about the Community Donation Drive and objectives of the 2024 Diversity Symposium, awards and opportunities in DEI, and a message from AACN's Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer.
Diversity Digest: Fall 2023 Edition
October 19, 2023
This edition features "The Quest for Inclusive Excellence" by Susan A. Goncalves, a School Spotlight on the University of Kentucky's Health Equity Internship program, details on the 2024 Diversity Symposium in New Orleans, opportunities to apply for the Inclusive Excellence in Nursing Education Award, and resources related to the AACN SCOTUS Decision. Additionally, it includes information on the Barriers and Belief Systems Webinar Series and a message from AACN's Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer.
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