Latest news from American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) on News en-us Copyright 2024 News 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/aacn-s-foundation-for-academic-nursing-awards-funding-to-study-the-impact-of-simulation-on-student-transition-to-practice/?sc=rsin /articles/aacn-s-foundation-for-academic-nursing-awards-funding-to-study-the-impact-of-simulation-on-student-transition-to-practice/?sc=rsin Thu, 31 Oct 2024 11:00:46 EST The Foundation for Academic Nursing, the philanthropic arm of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), is pleased to announce the 2024-2025 recipients of the AACN Faculty Scholars Grant. American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) /articles/rounds-with-leadership-seeking-solutions-to-the-faculty-shortage/?sc=rsin /articles/rounds-with-leadership-seeking-solutions-to-the-faculty-shortage/?sc=rsin Wed, 30 Oct 2024 12:50:01 EST For nearly two decades, AACN has worked to quantify the shortage of nurse educators and its impact on pathways into the profession and nursing school enrollments. Released on October 3, AACN's most recent survey of faculty vacancies in schools with baccalaureate and higher degree programs found a national vacancy of 7.9%, up slightly from 7.8% last year. American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) /articles/rounds-with-leadership-boosting-your-capacity-to-lead/?sc=rsin /articles/rounds-with-leadership-boosting-your-capacity-to-lead/?sc=rsin Wed, 25 Sep 2024 15:00:56 EST As nurse educators, we understand the importance of preparing new members of our profession to serve as expert caregivers, system innovators, and patient advocates. To thrive in these roles, nurses must develop as leaders in clinical settings, in boardrooms, and in all places where nurses impact healthcare, counsel patients, and shape policy. Building leadership capacity is essential to ensuring that nurses are contributing at the highest level and seizing every opportunity to safeguard patients, families, and the communities we serve. American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) /articles/aacn-partners-with-leading-skincare-company-to-offer-the-bio-oil-labor-of-love-scholarship-to-nursing-students/?sc=rsin /articles/aacn-partners-with-leading-skincare-company-to-offer-the-bio-oil-labor-of-love-scholarship-to-nursing-students/?sc=rsin Thu, 12 Sep 2024 11:05:27 EST The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and Bio-Oil(r) are pleased to announce the launch of a new scholarship program designed to support careers in labor and delivery nursing. American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) /articles/excellence-in-nursing-awards-to-be-presented-at-aacn-s-academic-nursing-leadership-conference/?sc=rsin /articles/excellence-in-nursing-awards-to-be-presented-at-aacn-s-academic-nursing-leadership-conference/?sc=rsin Thu, 29 Aug 2024 10:00:38 EST At the 2024 Academic Nursing Leadership Conference (ANLC), taking place on October 14-16, in Washington, DC, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) will honor several individuals and member institutions with awards for their outstanding contributions to nursing education, research, and practice. American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) /articles/rounds-with-leadership-focusing-on-the-outcomes-of-np-practice/?sc=rsin /articles/rounds-with-leadership-focusing-on-the-outcomes-of-np-practice/?sc=rsin Wed, 28 Aug 2024 09:00:06 EST In September 2008, more than two dozen national nursing organizations, including AACN, joined with the Tri-Council for Nursing to commission a study on the impact that advanced practice registered nurses have on healthcare quality and patient outcomes. The need for this research was driven in part by challenges from outside the profession questioning the efficacy of nurse practitioner (NP) education and practice. Led by Dr. Robin Newhouse, who recently concluded her service on the AACN Board of Directors, the resulting systematic review of the literature published from 1990-2008 found that NP-led care was equivalent to physician-centric care and typically resulted in shorter hospital stays, increased access to care, and lower costs. American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) /articles/aacn-recognizes-loyola-university-chicago-with-an-inclusive-excellence-belonging-and-sustainability-in-nursing-education-award/?sc=rsin /articles/aacn-recognizes-loyola-university-chicago-with-an-inclusive-excellence-belonging-and-sustainability-in-nursing-education-award/?sc=rsin Thu, 08 Aug 2024 11:00:45 EST The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (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. American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) /articles/aacn-applauds-senate-appropriations-committee-s-bipartisan-support-for-nursing-education-and-research/?sc=rsin /articles/aacn-applauds-senate-appropriations-committee-s-bipartisan-support-for-nursing-education-and-research/?sc=rsin Mon, 05 Aug 2024 14:00:43 EST AACN was pleased to see sustained funding for nursing education and research in the Senate's proposed spending bill for fiscal year (FY) 2025, a stark contrast to the cuts proposed in the House bill introduced last month. American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) /articles/rounds-with-leadership-an-end-to-inequity/?sc=rsin /articles/rounds-with-leadership-an-end-to-inequity/?sc=rsin Wed, 31 Jul 2024 15:00:05 EST On June 26, 2024, the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) released a new publication examining healthcare inequities that persist in the U.S. titled Ending Unequal Treatment: Strategies to Achieve Equitable Health Care and Optimal Health for All. American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) /articles/jonas-nursing-and-aacn-announce-new-cohort-of-doctoral-nursing-students-as-jonas-scholars/?sc=rsin /articles/jonas-nursing-and-aacn-announce-new-cohort-of-doctoral-nursing-students-as-jonas-scholars/?sc=rsin Tue, 23 Jul 2024 12:05:15 EST Jonas Nursing, a leading supporter of doctoral nursing education in the U.S., and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) are thrilled to announce the 2024-2026 cohort of Jonas Scholars, consisting of 63 promising doctoral students from 25 states. Through next-generation family leadership, the Jonas Scholars program continues to play a significant role in addressing the nation's shortage of nursing faculty, a leading barrier to expanding student capacity in schools of nursing. American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) /articles/aacn-looks-to-the-senate-as-house-proposes-cuts-and-consolidation-of-programs-supporting-nursing-education-and-research/?sc=rsin /articles/aacn-looks-to-the-senate-as-house-proposes-cuts-and-consolidation-of-programs-supporting-nursing-education-and-research/?sc=rsin Thu, 11 Jul 2024 13:30:35 EST The House Appropriations Committee advanced their Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (LHHS-ED) spending bill by a vote of 31 to 25. This bill proposes steep cuts and consolidation of programs throughout the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Education. American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) /articles/rounds-with-leadership-developing-nurse-well-being-and-leadership/?sc=rsin /articles/rounds-with-leadership-developing-nurse-well-being-and-leadership/?sc=rsin Wed, 26 Jun 2024 11:30:34 EST Moving to implement AACN's 2021 Essentials presents an ideal opportunity for faculty to adapt nursing curriculum to ensure graduates are prepared for contemporary practice. As leaders throughout the healthcare system, today's nurses are expected to help foster practice environments that champion well-being, resilience, and optimal care for themselves and others. American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) /articles/rounds-with-leadership-moving-ahead-with-essentials-implementation/?sc=rsin /articles/rounds-with-leadership-moving-ahead-with-essentials-implementation/?sc=rsin Wed, 29 May 2024 10:00:50 EST Three years ago, AACN members made a bold decision to transform the future of nursing education and practice. With the endorsement of The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education, academic nursing leaders took the first step toward implementing a new model and framework for preparing nurses to thrive across practice settings and address gaps that exist in the healthcare system. American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) /articles/aacn-s-new-web-resource-focuses-on-preparing-nurses-with-essential-well-being-and-leadership-competencies/?sc=rsin /articles/aacn-s-new-web-resource-focuses-on-preparing-nurses-with-essential-well-being-and-leadership-competencies/?sc=rsin Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:30:51 EST The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) has launched the Developing Nursing Well-Being and Leadership Tool Kit for faculty working to prepare new nurses with key skills needed to succeed in the healthcare system, specifically in the areas of well-being, self-care, resilience, and leadership. American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) /articles/new-aacn-data-points-to-enrollment-challenges-facing-u-s-schools-of-nursing/?sc=rsin /articles/new-aacn-data-points-to-enrollment-challenges-facing-u-s-schools-of-nursing/?sc=rsin Mon, 15 Apr 2024 14:00:37 EST New data released today by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) show that sustaining student enrollment in baccalaureate and graduate programs continues to be a challenge at U.S. schools of nursing. American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) /articles/jonas-nursing-aacn-announce-a-call-for-applications-for-the-new-cohort-of-doctoral-nursing-scholars/?sc=rsin /articles/jonas-nursing-aacn-announce-a-call-for-applications-for-the-new-cohort-of-doctoral-nursing-scholars/?sc=rsin Mon, 08 Apr 2024 11:00:46 EST  Jonas Nursing, a leading supporter of doctoral nursing education in the U.S., and AACN announce the launch of the eighth cohort of the Jonas Scholars program. American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) /articles/dr-jean-giddens-from-virginia-commonwealth-university-appointed-chair-of-the-aacn-board-of-directors/?sc=rsin /articles/dr-jean-giddens-from-virginia-commonwealth-university-appointed-chair-of-the-aacn-board-of-directors/?sc=rsin Mon, 25 Mar 2024 12:00:57 EST AACN is pleased to announce that Jean Giddens, PhD, RN, FAAN, ANEF, dean and professor of nursing at the Virginia Commonwealth University, has been appointed Chair of the AACN Board of Directors. Dr. Giddens officially began her two-year term as Board Chair at noon today following AACN's Spring 2024 Business Meeting in Washington, DC. American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) /articles/aacn-supports-increased-nursing-education-funding-in-president-s-fy-2025-budget/?sc=rsin /articles/aacn-supports-increased-nursing-education-funding-in-president-s-fy-2025-budget/?sc=rsin Tue, 12 Mar 2024 10:05:50 EST AACN is pleased to see recommended increases to programs that support nursing education and the workforce in the Administration's proposed budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025. American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) /articles/rounds-with-leadership-building-a-culture-of-belonging/?sc=rsin /articles/rounds-with-leadership-building-a-culture-of-belonging/?sc=rsin Wed, 28 Feb 2024 14:00:12 EST Developing diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible environments where there is a collective sense of belonging is critical to achieving academic nursing's mission and priorities. American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) /articles/aacn-announces-2024-election-results-for-its-board-of-directors-and-nominating-committee/?sc=rsin /articles/aacn-announces-2024-election-results-for-its-board-of-directors-and-nominating-committee/?sc=rsin Mon, 12 Feb 2024 12:00:01 EST AACN is pleased to announce the results of its 2024 election to fill seats on the AACN Board of Directors and Nominating Committee. American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)