News Releases
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.
AACN and AONE Partner to Enhance Patient Care Through Effective Academic-Practice Partnerships
AACN and the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) are pleased to announce the creation of a new online resource developed to advance robust academic-practice partnerships. This new clearinghouse, hosted on the AACN Web site, features an interactive tool kit with practical guidelines for establishing successful collaborations as well as a Guiding Principles document that outlines the eight tenets for productive partnerships.
AACN Joins Forces with the First Lady and Dr. Biden to Support Veterans and Military Families
First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden will announce a commitment from nurses across the country eager to serve our veterans and military families as well as they have served us. In a broad, coordinated effort, more than 150 state and national nursing organizations including AACN and over 500 nursing schools have committed to further educate our nation’s 3 million nurses so they are prepared to meet the unique health needs of service members, veterans, and their families.
Dr. Jane Kirschling from the University of Kentucky Assumes Presidency
Jane Kirschling, DNS, RN, FAAN, dean of the College of Nursing at the University of Kentucky, was elected to serve a two-year term as president of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. Dr. Kirschling assumed the presidency at AACN’s 2012 Spring Business Meeting held in Washington, D.C. earlier today.
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.
RWJF Launches Initiative to Support Academic Progression in Nursing
Tri-Council for Nursing, consisting of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, National League for Nursing, American Nurses Association and the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) will lead a $4.3 million, Phase I two-year initiative, funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), to advance state and regional strategies to create a more highly educated nursing workforce. An additional two years of work will be funded at the close of Phase I to allow states that have met or exceeded their benchmarks to continue to make progress.
CMS Announces Solicitation for Proposals on GNE Demonstration Program
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the solicitation for proposals for the Graduate Nurse Education (GNE) demonstration program (Sec. 5509). AACN’s CEO Polly Bednash was invited to participate in the public announcement held this morning with Marilyn Tavenner, Acting Administrator for CMS, and Mary Wakefield, Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration. As the only national nursing organization asked to help unveil the call for proposals, AACN was honored to take part in this important announcement along with two of the nation’s most distinguished nursing leaders. This new investment of federal dollars in the education of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) is a significant development for nursing, and AACN is dedicated to the success of this program.
Johnson & Johnson Campaign and AACN Extend Minority Nurse Faculty Scholarship
Today, AACN announced that the Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing’s Future has renewed its support for the Minority Nurse Scholars Program. Designed to address the shortage of nurse faculty and enhance diversity among nurse educators, this collaborative effort provides generous financial support, mentoring, and leadership development to graduate students from minority backgrounds with aspirations to teach in our nation’s schools of nursing.
AACN Extends National Nurse Faculty Development Initiative with New Funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has awarded $964,388 in new funding to AACN to extend the reach of the national Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) initiative to graduate education 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.
AACN Advances Nursing's Role in Interprofessional Education
In response to the need for a national coordinating body focused on fostering collaborative, patient-centered care, six national health profession associations have formally joined together to create the Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC).
AACN Applauds the Obama Administration for its Support of Nursing Education in the FY 2013 Budget
Today, AACN commends the Obama Administration for its continued investment in the nursing workforce as outlined in the President’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 budget.
New AACN Talking Points on Health Affairs Article on Registered Nurse Supply
Working with co-author Dr. Peter Buerhaus, AACN developed talking points to help clarify some of the issues raised in a recent Health Affairs article about a younger cohort of nurses entering the profession and what this means in relation to the nursing shortage.
New AACN Data on Nursing Enrollments and Employment of BSN Graduates
Today, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) released preliminary survey data showing that enrollment in all types of professional registered nursing (RN) programs increased from 2010 to 2011, including a 3.9% increase in entry-level Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree programs.
AACN Applauds Nomination of Distinguished Nurse Leader Marilyn Tavenner for CMS Administrator
The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) applauds the Obama administration for nominating Marilyn Tavenner, MHA, BSN, RN, a leading voice for health care in the US, as the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
AACN Presents Inaugural Awards to Innovative Student Learning Opportunities
AACN is pleased to announce that the inaugural BSN Awards for Innovative Clinical Rotation in a Nursing Home were presented at AACN’s Fall Semiannual Meeting on October 21, 2011 in Washington, DC.
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.
AACN Announces New Faculty Scholars and Inaugural Novice Faculty Award Winners
AACN is pleased to announce that five new Minority Nurse Faculty Scholars have been selected through a national scholarship program funded by the Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing’s Future.
Announcing the Return of AACN’s Free Faculty Webinar Series
AACN’s Celebrated Faculty Webinar Series Returns with a Stimulating Mix of Free Enrichment Opportunities for Nurse Educators
RWJF and AACN Award $4 Million in New NCIN Scholarship Funding
52 Schools Receive Scholarships to Support Accelerated Degree Nursing Students
AACN and Jonas Center Collaborate to Address Nurse Faculty Shortage
AACN Partners with the Jonas Center for Nursing Excellence to Expand the Nation’s Supply of Doctorally Prepared Nurse Faculty.
AACN Creates New Award with Leaders in Geriatric Nursing Care
AACN Partners with Geriatric Nursing Care Leaders to Recognize Innovative Student Learning Opportunities in Nursing Homes
AACN, Health Educators, Foundations Release Competencies and Action Strategies for Interprofessional Education
Health Educators, Foundations Release Competencies and Action Strategies for Interprofessional Education
Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Awards New Funding to AACN
New Funding to Engage Hospital Leaders in Nurse-Led Quality and Safety Movement
U.S. Nursing Schools Transform Master’s Education by Adopting New Standards Reflecting Contemporary Nursing Practice
Revised Master’s Essentials Address Calls for Innovation in Nursing Education
Despite Economic Challenges Facing Schools of Nursing, New AACN Data Confirm Sizable Growth in Doctoral Nursing Programs
Enrollments Surge in Baccalaureate, Master’s, and Doctoral Nursing Programs Even Though 67,000 Qualified Applications Were Turned Away in 2010
International End-of-Life Nursing Initiative Celebrates its 10th Anniversary and Reaches New Milestone in Palliative Care Education
The End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC) recently celebrated its tenth anniversary and reached a significant milestone in its work to enhance patient care through nursing education.
AACN Applauds President Obama’s FY 2012 Budget Proposal Calling for an Increase for Nursing Education and Research
President’s Budget Released as Congress Considers a Deep Funding Cut to Health Professions and Nursing Education in FY 2011
New AACN Data Show that Enrollment in Baccalaureate Nursing Programs Expands for the 10th Consecutive Year
Preliminary Survey Data Show that More than 50,000 Qualified Nursing School Applications Were Turned Away in 2010
AACN Data Confirm that Nurses with Bachelor’s Degrees Are More Likely to Secure Jobs Sooner after Graduation than Other Professionals
CertifiedBackground.com Joins with AACN to Launch a New Scholarship for Students in Baccalaureate and Graduate Nursing Programs
AACN and ANA Host the Inaugural Senate Nursing Caucus Event to Release Results from the 2008 National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses
NursingCAS Expands to Accommodate Applicants to Both Graduate & Entry-Level Nursing Programs
Joint Statement from the Tri-Council for Nursing on Recent Registered Nurse Supply and Demand Projections
Veterans Administration Awards Contract to the City of Hope to Expand the End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC) Program to Improve Palliative Care at U.S. Veterans Hospitals
The Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded the City of Hope a three-year contract to educate nurses on how to provide better palliative care for Veterans with life-threatening illnesses.
New AACN Data Show Growth in Doctoral Nursing Programs
According to new survey data released today by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), enrollment in doctoral nursing programs increased by more than 20% this year, signaling strong interest among students in careers as nursing scientists, faculty, primary care providers, and specialists.
