AACN Partners with Macy Foundation on Webinar Series: Exploring the Barriers to Inclusion for Nurses with Disabilities The Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation is hosting a FREE 3-part series of webinars for nurse educators on Exploring the Barriers to Inclusion for Nurses with Disabilities in partnership with AACN,... Wednesday, May 31, 2023 | Education, Professional Development
AACN Releases New Statement on the Timeline for Essentials Implementation Over the last two years, a large majority of member schools have made great progress in transitioning their programs to meet the new competency expectations. Faculty have answered the call for... Wednesday, May 24, 2023 | Essentials
Data Spotlight: A Closer Look at Enrollment and Graduation Trends In 2022, for the first time since 2000, enrollment in generic baccalaureate programs declined slightly compared to the previous year. When comparing the schools that reported in both 2021 and... Monday, May 22, 2023 | Enrollment, Research & Data, Data Spotlights
Faculty Link Newsletter: May 2023 See the latest funding opportunities for faculty and students and upcoming professional development events. Tuesday, May 9, 2023 | Funding Opportunities, Faculty Link
Celebrating National Nurses Week 2023 This month on Twitter, we'll showcase resources, tools, and highlights related to self-care, recognition, professional development, and community engagement. Don’t miss these... Saturday, May 6, 2023 | Membership Announcements, Scholarships
AACN and QGenda Launch New Scholarship to Support Nursing Students in Baccalaureate and Graduate Programs AACN and QGenda are pleased to announce the launch of a new scholarship program to support the preparation of new nurses and those seeking to advance their education. Open to nursing students... Friday, May 5, 2023 | Foundation, Press Release, Scholarships
AACN Launches Redesigned Website AACN has launched a newly redesigned and updated website. The new website remains at www.aacnnursing.org but has a different look and feel with bold colors, images, and more tools for... Friday, May 5, 2023 | Membership Announcements
GNSA Bulletin - May 2023 Edition As caregivers, we devote so much of our time and energy to the well-being of others, but it's important to remember to take care of ourselves, too. With National Stress Awareness Month in full... Wednesday, May 3, 2023 | GNSA Bulletin
New Data Show Enrollment Declines in Schools of Nursing, Raising Concerns About the Nation’s Nursing Workforce According to new data released today by AACN, the number of students in entry-level baccalaureate nursing programs decreased by 1.4% last year, ending a 20-year period of enrollment growth in... Tuesday, May 2, 2023 | Education, Enrollment, Press Release, Research & Data
Diversity Digest: Spring 2023 Edition In this edition, read the featured article, Making the Case for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Nursing Education, and see this quarter's school spotlight, Empowering Faculty and Students to... Friday, April 28, 2023 | Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Diversity Digest
Rounds With Leadership: A Milestone for Baccalaureate Nursing Education For the first time in our history, more than 70% of registered nurses (RNs) are educated at the baccalaureate or higher degree level, according to new data released earlier this month via... Wednesday, April 26, 2023 | Research & Data, Rounds with Leadership
AACN Mourns the Loss of Dr. Lucy Marion, Former Dean at Augusta University AACN is mourning the passing of Lucy N. Marion, PhD, RN, FAAN, FAANP, who passed away April 13, 2023, at the age of 76. With over 50 years of experience in nursing, Dr. Marion was a pioneer in... Wednesday, April 26, 2023 | Membership Announcements
AACN Appoints Dr. Brenda Baker as New Director of Policy AACN is pleased to welcome Brenda Baker, PhD, RN, FAAN as its new Director of Policy, effective April 17. Prior to joining AACN, Dr. Baker was an associate clinical professor at Emory University... Wednesday, April 19, 2023 | Membership Announcements
AACN Statement on Supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Academic Nursing As the collective voice for academic nursing, AACN stands firm in our commitment to meeting current and future healthcare needs. An expanding body of research shows the importance of a... Wednesday, April 19, 2023 | Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Faculty Link Newsletter: April 2023 It’s not too early to start thinking about what to include in your fall 2023 curriculum! To get you started, we encourage faculty to explore AACN’s Leadership Education Modules... Monday, April 10, 2023 | Faculty Link