Face of Academic Nursing

The Face of Academic Nursing


Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs and the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) are imperative to the success of nursing students, faculty, and institutions. By ensuring strong nursing pathways, we help maintain access to high-quality care for patients nationwide.  This site serves as a hub for learning about these vital federal programs and their impact.

What are Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs?

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Title VIII and NINR Snapshot
 

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Why does the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) Matter?

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Share How Title VIII & NINR Make an Impact

As AACN collects insights from institutions nationwide, the interactive map above will illustrate the impact of Title VIII and NINR programs. The more survey responses we receive, the clearer and more comprehensive this map becomes, telling the full story of how these programs are shaping nursing education and care.

Help us build this powerful tool by sharing your experiences to showcase the face of academic nursing. 

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Submit a Short Video 

You can choose to submit a video focused on Title VIII or NINR/nursing research. Each submission only takes a few minutes. Just follow the prompts and speak from the heart.

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Watch Videos on Why Title VIII Funding Matters

Why Title VIII Matters for Students

Imelda Reyes
University of West Georgia
Georgia

From Bedside to Classroom: How Title VIII Helped One Nurse Become a Professor

Tina Decker
Trinity Christian College
Illinois

Building the Future Nurse Workforce: Title VIII’s Impact on One School's Nursing Programs

Melody Eaton
James Madison University
Virginia


 

Watch Videos on the Importance of NINR Programs

Why Nurse Scientists Are Key to Equitable Health Outcomes

Dr. Melissa Horning
University of Minnesota
Minnesota

Why NINR/NIH Funding Matters: A Nurse Scientist’s Story

Dr. Melissa Horning
University of Minnesota
Minnesota

Rachel Minahan
Director of Government Affairs
rminahan@aacnnursing.org

Josh Adams
Director of Policy
jadams@aacnnursing.org