Transform 2025

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Transform 2025

Where Nurse Faculty and Innovation Meet

Transform is AACN’s national conference specifically designed for faculty teaching in baccalaureate and/or master’s nursing programs. This annual gathering of nursing faculty features thought leaders who are redefining how professional nurses are educated and how they practice and provides opportunity for networking with colleagues and peers.

Key Conference Benefits

Discover new developments in academic nursing along with the latest innovations impacting higher education and healthcare delivery.
Connect with noted thought leaders and shape the future of nursing education.
Meet face-to-face with peers and explore how your colleagues from across the nation are developing and inspiring future generations of nursing professionals.
Immerse into a rich and diverse learning environment including plenary and breakout sessions, focused discussions, and informal breakfast forums.
Participate in abstract presentations, which are selected following a competitive peer-review process.
Participants are eligible for Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD).

Pre-Conference Offerings

Workshop: Advancing Curricular Transformation Through Coaching and Competency-Based Assessment Strategies
December 3, 2025
This workshop is designed for classroom faculty, course coordinators, clinical instructors, simulation faculty, and anyone passionate about refining coaching for competency as schools of nursing move to competency-based education (CBE).

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Faculty Leadership Network (FLN) Program
December 4, 2025
This program is hosted annually by AACN’s Faculty Leadership Network (FLN), a network specifically created for faculty whose primary focus is teaching didactic and clinical courses.

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Who Should Attend

New or seasoned faculty members, deans, aspiring leaders, and associate/assistant deans.

Conference Venue

Anaheim Marriott
700 W Convention Way
Anaheim, CA 92802

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Stay tuned for a special collaboration with Disney Parks.
More information coming in June 2025.

Testimonials

“Loved learning about new innovations, different ways of transforming curricula, and networking with peers from across the country.”

“The opening plenary was the best I've ever been to at a nursing education conference. The topic was positive, hopeful, and relevant to what we do. Very inspiring and motivational!”

“I truly enjoyed being a part of Transform and cannot wait to share some of the things I learned with my colleagues.”

“I love the different delivery options, some shorter podium sessions, some longer with all participants, and some interactive hour-long sessions we could choose from. I really enjoyed the first time meet and greet; I came alone so it was great to meet others.”

Transform 2024 Highlights

For questions, contact the AACN Conference Team today!

Phone: 202-463-6930 | Email: conferences@aacnnursing.org | Website: www.aacnnursing.org/conferences