Newswise News from American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) display Latest news from American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) on Newswise en-us Copyright 2024 Newswise Newswise News from American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif Excellence in Nursing: Awards to be Presented at AACN's Academic Nursing Leadership Conference /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) Rounds with Leadership: Focusing on the Outcomes of NP Practice /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) AACN Recognizes Loyola University Chicago with an Inclusive Excellence, Belonging, and Sustainability in Nursing Education Award /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) AACN Applauds Senate Appropriations Committee's Bipartisan Support for Nursing Education and Research /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) Rounds with Leadership: An End to Inequity /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) Jonas Nursing and AACN Announce New Cohort of Doctoral Nursing Students as Jonas Scholars /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) AACN Looks to the Senate as House Proposes Cuts and Consolidation of Programs Supporting Nursing Education and Research /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) Rounds with Leadership: Developing Nurse Well-Being and Leadership /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) Rounds with Leadership: Moving Ahead with Essentials Implementation /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) AACN's New Web Resource Focuses on Preparing Nurses with Essential Well-Being and Leadership Competencies /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) New AACN Data Points to Enrollment Challenges Facing U.S. Schools of Nursing /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) Jonas Nursing & AACN Announce a Call for Applications for the New Cohort of Doctoral Nursing Scholars /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) Dr. Jean Giddens from Virginia Commonwealth University Appointed Chair of the AACN Board of Directors /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) AACN Supports Increased Nursing Education Funding in President's FY 2025 Budget /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) Rounds with Leadership: Building a Culture of Belonging /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) AACN Announces 2024 Election Results for its Board of Directors and Nominating Committee /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) AACN Applauds the Reintroduction of the Future Advancement of Academic Nursing (FAAN) Act in Congress /articles/aacn-applauds-the-reintroduction-of-the-future-advancement-of-academic-nursing-faan-act-in-congress/?sc=rsin /articles/aacn-applauds-the-reintroduction-of-the-future-advancement-of-academic-nursing-faan-act-in-congress/?sc=rsin Fri, 09 Feb 2024 10:00:06 EST AACN applauds the introduction of the Future Advancement of Academic Nursing (FAAN) Act (H.R.7266/S.3770) by our Senate Nursing Caucus Co-Chair, Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and House Nursing Caucus Vice Co-Chair, and nurse Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14). This legislation calls for historic investments to address immediate nursing education needs, while providing proactive measures to meet future workforce demands. American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) AACN Launches New Culture and Climate Survey to Assess Inclusive Learning Environments in Schools of Nursing /articles/aacn-launches-new-culture-and-climate-survey-to-assess-inclusive-learning-environments-in-schools-of-nursing/?sc=rsin /articles/aacn-launches-new-culture-and-climate-survey-to-assess-inclusive-learning-environments-in-schools-of-nursing/?sc=rsin Thu, 01 Feb 2024 16:30:32 EST AACN has launched a new survey instrument to assist nurse educators in their work to create inclusive learning environments where all students have a strong sense of belonging and purpose. With funding provided by Johnson & Johnson, AACN adapted its Leading Across Multidimensional Perspectives (LAMPSM) Culture and Climate Survey to better assess the experiences of diverse nursing faculty, students, and staff while identifying practices that facilitate student and professional success. American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Rounds with Leadership: Focusing Federal Investments on Nursing /articles/rounds-with-leadership-focusing-federal-investments-on-nursing/?sc=rsin /articles/rounds-with-leadership-focusing-federal-investments-on-nursing/?sc=rsin Wed, 31 Jan 2024 13:00:03 EST In response to workforce concerns, the National Advisory Council on Nursing Education and Practice (NACNEP) issued its 19th report to Congress and the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services earlier this month titled "Mitigating Nursing Workforce Challenges by Optimizing Learning Environments." In this report, NACNEP is advocating for immediate action to address four leading concerns, including the nursing faculty shortage, clinical preceptor training, nursing student internship opportunities, and nursing education infrastructure. American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) American Association of Colleges of Nursing Receives New Grant to Combat Racism through Nursing Education /articles/american-association-of-colleges-of-nursing-receives-new-grant-to-combat-racism-through-nursing-education/?sc=rsin /articles/american-association-of-colleges-of-nursing-receives-new-grant-to-combat-racism-through-nursing-education/?sc=rsin Thu, 25 Jan 2024 15:00:20 EST The National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing, a groundbreaking initiative of the American Nurses Association, has awarded funding to AACN to better prepare nurses to address racism in academic and clinical settings. American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)