Policy Watch: AACN Statement on Education Department Changes and Key Federal Updates On March 20, the President signed an Executive Order directing steps to close the Department of Education and return authority to states and local communities. AACN released a statement expressing... Tuesday, March 25, 2025 | Education, Policy & Advocacy
AACN Statement on the Executive Order to Close the Department of Education On March 20, the President signed an Executive Order titled Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities. This order states that the Secretary of Education... Friday, March 21, 2025 | Education, Policy & Advocacy
Policy Watch: Speak Out Today! We need your help! Take action today and ask your U.S. Representative and Senators to support Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs, Retain the National Institute of Nursing... Wednesday, March 19, 2025 | Policy & Advocacy
Get Ready to Celebrate Certified CNL Day! March 19th is fast approaching! Start planning your Certified CNL Day activities now. This year, the Commission on Nurse Certification celebrates CNLs who are shaping the future of healthcare.... Wednesday, March 12, 2025 | Membership Announcements
Policy Watch: DEI Guidance, NIH Funding Cap Blocked & Loan Forgiveness Changes As the new Congress and Presidential administration take shape, legislative, policy, and regulatory developments are unfolding rapidly. Staying informed can be challenging, but your voice matters!... Tuesday, March 11, 2025 | Policy & Advocacy
Faculty Link: March 2025 Edition This issue of Faculty Link features key updates for nurse educators, including ways to lead in 2025, opportunities for support for faculty engaged in sexual and gender minority health research,... Monday, March 10, 2025 | Newsletter, Faculty Link
GNSA Bulletin: March 2025 In this issue of the GNSA Bulletin, we explore opportunities to promote your scholarly work, a call for abstracts for the GNSA Conference, and highlight the March emerging leader. Wednesday, March 5, 2025 | GNSA Bulletin, Student News
Rounds with Leadership: Showcasing the Impact of Academic Nursing Last summer, the AACN Board of Directors convened a Thought Leaders Assembly in Chicago with member deans and invited guests to discuss perceptions about nursing and nursing science. We were... Wednesday, February 26, 2025 | Policy & Advocacy, Research & Data, Rounds with Leadership
Dr. Joan Stanley Receives CNLA Lifetime Achievement Award The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is pleased to announce that Dr. Joan Stanley, AACN’s Chief Academic Officer, has been honored with the inaugural CNLA Lifetime... Friday, February 21, 2025 | Membership Announcements
CNLs Recognized at 2025 CNL Conference The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), Commission on Nurse Certification (CNC), and Northeastern University co-supported the 2025 International CNLA CNL Conference: The CNL... Thursday, February 20, 2025 | Membership Announcements
Showcase Your School During National Nurses Month in May Join us in honoring National Nurses Month with the exclusive May 2025 Special Issue of Syllabus – AACN's newsletter dedicated to nursing higher education. Packed with features showcasing... Wednesday, February 19, 2025 | Membership Announcements, Syllabus
AACN Signs on to Legal Challenge to New NIH Funding Guidance Earlier today, AACN signed on as a plaintiff in support of a lawsuit filed by the Association of American Medical Colleges, American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, Association for... Tuesday, February 11, 2025 | Grant Initiatives, Membership Announcements, Policy & Advocacy, Research & Data
AACN Statement on New NIH Guidance Limiting Indirect Costs for Research Grants On February 7, 2025, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) issued Supplemental Guidance to the 2024 NIH Grants Policy Statement: Indirect Cost Rates, which sets a standard 15% rate for all... Monday, February 10, 2025 | Grant Initiatives, Membership Announcements, Policy & Advocacy, Research & Data
Faculty Link: February 2025 Edition This issue of Faculty Link features key updates for nurse educators, including ways to lead in 2025, opportunities for support for faculty engaged in sexual and gender minority health research,... Monday, February 10, 2025 | Newsletter, Faculty Link
AACN Announces 2025 Election Results for its Board of Directors and Nominating Committee AACN announces the results of its 2025 election to fill seats on the AACN Board of Directors and Nominating Committee. With votes cast by member deans from the nation’s nursing schools with... Thursday, February 6, 2025 | Membership Announcements, Press Release