American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)

There’s still time to register for the upcoming simulation workshop! Join us April 29-30 in Albuquerque for Unlocking the Power of Simulation – Coach for Competency, where #AACNEssentials CBE experts will guide participants through interactive sessions on assessment strategies for experiential learning. Register now: https://lnkd.in/ensdmxAT

AACN’s Geraldine “Polly” Bednash Award recognizes scholarly contributions to nursing, health care, higher education, and/or interprofessional education. We were proud to recognize The Arnold P. Gold Foundation's Kathleen Reeves, MD, FAAP at this year's Deans Annual Meeting as the 2025 award recipient! #AACNDeans25 #AACNconvenes

Day two of this year's Deans Annual Meeting is off to an incredible start! Dr. Ted Mitchell, President of the American Council on Education (ACE), presented a compelling session on the current state of higher education, addressing the most critical and pressing challenges in today’s environment. Attendees then had the opportunity to engage in dynamic discussions with peers from similar institution types, including small and liberal arts colleges, public colleges and universities, private colleges universities, and academic health centers. These focused conversations provided a valuable space to share solutions, explore common challenges, and exchange innovative strategies to advance priorities in academic nursing. We’re looking forward to this afternoon’s additional plenaries! #AACNDeans25 #AACNconvenes

We’re thrilled to have our new partner, Certiphi Screening, Inc., joining us at this year’s Deans Annual Meeting! Certiphi offers effective solutions for schools, including student background checks, drug screenings, and compliance tracking systems that can help streamline your processes while maintaining your program's integrity. Be sure to visit their booth, along with our many other exhibitors offering high-quality solutions for nurse leaders, faculty, and students. #AACNDeans25 #AACNconvenes

This year’s Deans Annual Meeting is off to a fantastic start! On day one, deans and directors explored key challenges and opportunities in academic nursing—from expanding access and opportunity in the workforce to successfully transitioning to competency-based education, strengthening clinical preceptorship, sustaining strong leadership through succession planning, and diving deep into today’s legislative landscape and AACN’s advocacy agenda. #AACNDeans25 #AACNconvenes

Registration is now open for the April 29-30 Unlocking the Power of Simulation – Coach for Competency workshop in Albuquerque, NM! This two-day workshop will help faculty take their experiential learning strategies to the next level with new, innovative simulation techniques. Space is limited, so secure your spot now! https://lnkd.in/ensdmxAT

Congratulations to Dr. Susan Corbridge, AACN’s Chief Education Innovation Officer, who was inducted into the National Academies of Practice (NAP)’s 2025 class of distinguished fellows in Washington, DC, this past weekend! NAP membership honors those who have dedicated their careers to advancing interprofessional education and practice in healthcare.

Attention nursing students: The deadline is approaching to enter The Arnold P. Gold Foundation’s annual Dr. Hope Babette Tang Humanism in Healthcare Essay Contest. Three winning essays by nursing students will be published in the Journal of Professional Nursing and the AAMC’s Academic Medicine journal. Cash prizes will also be awarded: $1,000 for first place, $500 for second place, and $250 for third place. Essays of 1,000 words are fewer must illustrate a real-life experience in which the nursing student or a healthcare team member worked to ensure that humanism was at the core of care. Enter by March 24. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g5DWBC7

The May-June edition of AACN Syllabus will shine a spotlight on the incredible contributions of our member schools to nursing education. This special issue is dedicated to those shaping the future of academic nursing—highlighting the innovation, dedication, and excellence that set your institution apart. Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your school's commitment to nursing excellence! Submit your ad by April 17: https://lnkd.in/gjsCfjmb

This week, our team attended the 2025 Equity in Nursing Summit, a new event hosted by the American Nurses Association that reinforces a collective commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive profession for all nurses. We were especially proud to see Dr Wanda Thruston, DNP, APRN, PNP-PC represent AACN on the panel “Advancing Nursing Education: Building an Inclusive Future.” Her insights underscored the critical role of inclusive nursing education in shaping a diverse, well-prepared workforce that reflects the communities we serve.