American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)

The Foundation for Academic Nursing, the philanthropic arm of AACN, is pleased to announce the 2024-2025 recipients of the AACN Faculty Scholars Grant. The nurse educators to receive funding this year include Dr. Laura Klenke-Borgmann from the The University of Kansas for a project titled Utilizing a Scaffolded, Multi-Modal Simulation Approach for Transition to Practice, and the team of Dr. Kelly Powers and Dr. Katherine Shue-McGuffin from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte for their project titled Transition to Community Practice Intraprofessional Simulation: Building Collaborative Competencies for Community-Based Care. Learn more about their projects: https://lnkd.in/eJGKMQnn

AACN’s Leadership Education Modules equip nursing professionals at all levels with tools to tackle real-world challenges and elevate their leadership potential. Whether you're preparing for a leadership role or refining your existing skills, these modules offer practical strategies and expert insights from seasoned academic nursing leaders. Two new modules—The Art of Authentic Leadership: Perspectives from Executive Nurse Leaders and Co-Creating a Culture of Civility and Community in Academic Nursing—are now offered in addition to four existing ones, offering a comprehensive roadmap for developing and enhancing leadership skills. Visit the AACN website to learn more: https://lnkd.in/dBChdz6b #AACNLEADS  

What an incredible #AACNfall24! We’re grateful for the dedication and passion of our member schools, who continue to inspire us through their commitment to advancing nursing education, research, and leadership. This year’s conference offered valuable and thought-provoking insights. Dr. Timothy Chou explored the exciting possibilities at the intersection of AI, technology, and healthcare; Dr. Mary Woolley shared her insights on research advocacy and the mentorship of early-career researchers; and Daniel Pink inspired us with strategies to turn regret into a tool for better decision-making and personal growth. And as always, our member deans and directors had the chance to connect, collaborate, and strategize ways to move the needle forward through like-school discussions, which fostered rich dialogue across institution types, and insightful emerging solutions sessions. We’re looking forward to continuing the important work sparked here, and can’t wait to see you at next year’s conference to be held November 1-3, 2025! #AACNconvenes

AACN’s John P. McGovern Lectureship Award recognizes individuals for their scholarship and the notability of their contributions to #nursing, health care, or higher education. Congratulations to Duke University's Dr. Marion E. Broome, this year’s award recipient! #AACNfall24 #AACNconvenes

Day two of this year's Academic Nursing Leadership Conference is underway, and we’re off to a fantastic start! Yesterday's receptions were filled with celebration and connection as we recognized our volunteers and welcomed new members to the AACN community. We kicked off this morning with a plenary on Title VIII and federal programs designed to equip the next generation of nurse leaders. And there's so much more to come today! #AACNfall24 #AACNconvenes

This year's Academic Nursing Leadership Conference is off to an incredible start! Today's sessions showcased remarkable learning and collaboration, highlighting our member schools' commitment to advancing and innovating nursing education. We’re excited for what tomorrow’s sessions will bring! #AACNfall24 #AACNconvenes

AACN is proud to partner with the DocsWithDisabilities Initiative (DWDI) and the Association on Higher Education And Disability (AHEAD) for the webinar, "Aligning Nursing Technical Standards for Disability Inclusion", on October 16th, 2024, from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST. This virtual event will provide critical insights into how nursing programs can align their technical standards to create more inclusive learning environments. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eJs9QihP

AACN’s Oct. 1 Vendor Showcase will also feature a presentation from Wolters Kluwer! With low-risk, high-fidelity simulation platforms, Wolters Kluwer’s vSim for Nursing and vrClinicals for Nursing provides schools with on-demand, realistic clinical experiences for students. Learn more about our featured vendors: https://buff.ly/3TVOCX3

SimX is the next participant in our Vendor Showcase! Built by nurses, for nurse educators, SimX for Nursing helps faculty align curriculum and support learning for pre- and post-licensure nurses. Learn how SimX’s immersive patient encounters will keep your students engaged at a high level, and meet our other Oct. 1 vendors online: https://buff.ly/3TVOCX3

Headed to #Transform 2024? Join us in New Orleans early for a pre-conference workshop on simulation strategies. Unlocking the Power of Simulation - Coach for Competency will be held December 3-4 and is designed to reevaluate simulation strategies for competency-based education. Learn more: https://buff.ly/3SvDPTD #AACNEssentials #AACNconvenes