Leading Initiatives
AACN Teams with Wharton to Offer a World-Class Leadership Development Program for the Nation’s Nursing School Deans
AACN is pleased to announce the creation of the new AACN-Wharton Executive Leadership Institute, a world-class leadership development experience for nursing school deans and directors. Scheduled for August 14-17, 2012 at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA, this four-day, on-campus program for nursing’s top academic leaders is generously sponsored in part by the New York-based Jonas Center for Nursing Excellence.
New AACN Data Show an Enrollment Surge in Baccalaureate and Graduate Programs Amid Calls for More Highly Educated Nurses
According to new data released today by AACN, enrollment in baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral nursing programs increased last year as more nurses answered the call to advance their education. Though nursing schools have been able to expand student capacity despite faculty and resource shortfalls, the latest data show that 75,587 qualified applications to professional nursing programs were turned away last year, including more than 14,354 applications to graduate programs.
Groundbreaking ELNEC Program Reaches New Milestone
Dedicated to enhancing end-of-life care through nursing education, the ELNEC Consortium has reached a new milestone by hosting its 100th train-the-trainer program in Los Angeles on January 26 and 27, 2012.
Master’s Essentials Tool Kit Now Available
At its January meeting, the AACN Board of Directors approved a new faculty tool kit that was developed to facilitate implementation of the 2011 Essentials of Master’s Education in Nursing. The tool kit was developed to provide key resources to assist schools as they engage in curricular redesign to incorporate the Master’s Essentials; suggest integrative learning strategies that will strengthen learning and leadership development; stimulate strong academic-practice partnerships; and provide a forum for sharing innovative curricular and program ideas across schools.
Task Force on Environmental Sustainability Report
Approved by the AACN Board of Directors in July 2011, the final task force report highlights best practices for schools of nursing related to environmental sustainability, including curriculum content and competency expectations for nursing program graduates.
Employment of New Nurse Graduates and Employer Preferences for Baccalaureate-Prepared Nurses
In August 2011, AACN conducted an online survey of nursing schools offering baccalaureate and graduate programs in the U.S. to better assess the experience of new graduates in finding employment during these tough economic times.
NursingCAS Reaches First Milestone with More Than 100 Schools Now Participating
AACN is pleased to announce that more than 100 schools of nursing are now affiliated with NursingCAS, the nation’s only centralized application service for students applying to registered nursing (RN) programs.
CNC Marks Fifth Year with CNL Job Analysis Study
The Commission on Nurse Certification (CNC) proudly announces the fifth anniversary of the Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) Certification Examination in conjunction with the release of the new CNL job analysis study.
ELNEC to Celebrate its 100th Trainer Course
On January 26 and 27, 2012, the 100th national/international ELNEC train-the-trainer course will be held in Los Angeles, CA. This will be a wonderful opportunity to celebrate ELNEC’s milestone birthday and to network with others from across the US and countries around the world.
Introducing AACN's Online Collaboration Community
AACN is now offering an Online Collaboration Community exclusively for member schools. This new service provides an interactive, social media platform that enables members to share knowledge and best practices, establish collaborative relationships, and form strategic alliances with peers.
Review AACN's Essentials of Master's Education in Nursing
The Essentials of Master’s Education in Nursing, a set of national standards for preparing nurses to have a high impact in the healthcare environment. These Master’s Essentials, an update to an earlier version adopted in 1996, reflect current and future nursing practice at the master’s level.
