Leading Initiatives
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.
