Past News Releases
2012
December
December 18, 2012
AACN Mourns the Loss of a True Nursing Champion, Senator Daniel Inouye AACN President Jane Kirschling, PhD, RN, FAAN, and CEO Geraldine “Polly” Bednash, PhD, RN, FAAN, has issued a statement following the death of former Hawaii Senator Daniel Inouye.
AACN Mourns the Loss of a True Nursing Champion, Senator Daniel Inouye AACN President Jane Kirschling, PhD, RN, FAAN, and CEO Geraldine “Polly” Bednash, PhD, RN, FAAN, has issued a statement following the death of former Hawaii Senator Daniel Inouye.
December 04, 2012
AACN Releases Preliminary Data from 2012 Annual Survey AACN released preliminary survey data showing that enrollment in all types of professional nursing programs increased from 2011 to 2012, including a 3.5% increase in entry-level Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs.
AACN Releases Preliminary Data from 2012 Annual Survey AACN released preliminary survey data showing that enrollment in all types of professional nursing programs increased from 2011 to 2012, including a 3.5% increase in entry-level Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs.
October
October 30, 2012
AACN to Host National Summit on the Doctor of Nursing Practice AACN is pleased to announce the convening of stakeholders from education, practice, and research for a national summit on the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree in Spring 2013.
AACN to Host National Summit on the Doctor of Nursing Practice AACN is pleased to announce the convening of stakeholders from education, practice, and research for a national summit on the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree in Spring 2013.
October 26, 2012
Dr. Patricia Morton Appointed As Editor of AACN's Journal of Professional Nursing AACN is pleased to announce that Patricia G. Morton, PhD, RN, ACNP, FAAN, professor and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the University of Maryland School of Nursing, has been appointed as the editor of the Journal of Professional Nursing (JPN).
Dr. Patricia Morton Appointed As Editor of AACN's Journal of Professional Nursing AACN is pleased to announce that Patricia G. Morton, PhD, RN, ACNP, FAAN, professor and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the University of Maryland School of Nursing, has been appointed as the editor of the Journal of Professional Nursing (JPN).
September
September 21, 2012
AACN Clarifies Position on NPs Providing Primary Care On September 21, 2012, AACN issued a letter in response to a new report titled Primary Care for the 21st Century to clarify the organization’s position on the ability of nurse practitioners to provide primary care and lead patient-centered medical homes.
AACN Clarifies Position on NPs Providing Primary Care On September 21, 2012, AACN issued a letter in response to a new report titled Primary Care for the 21st Century to clarify the organization’s position on the ability of nurse practitioners to provide primary care and lead patient-centered medical homes.
September 18, 2012
AACN and Community College Leaders Join Together to Support Academic Progression In a historic move to support all nurses moving to advance their education, leaders from national organizations representing community college presidents, boards, and program administrators have joined with representatives from nursing education associations to endorse a Joint Statement on Academic Progression for Nursing Students and Graduates.
AACN and Community College Leaders Join Together to Support Academic Progression In a historic move to support all nurses moving to advance their education, leaders from national organizations representing community college presidents, boards, and program administrators have joined with representatives from nursing education associations to endorse a Joint Statement on Academic Progression for Nursing Students and Graduates.
September 11, 2012
AACN & CDC Partner to Advance the Public Health Nursing Workforce AACN is pleased to announce the establishment of a new five-year cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to help build capacity in the public health nursing workforce.
AACN & CDC Partner to Advance the Public Health Nursing Workforce AACN is pleased to announce the establishment of a new five-year cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to help build capacity in the public health nursing workforce.
September 06, 2012
AACN Partners with Brookdale Senior Living to Advance the CNL Role AACNapplauds the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) for awarding a $7.3 million Health Care Innovations Challenge grant to Brookdale Senior Living (BSL) to advance the Care Transitions Program. This visionary new initiative, which involves a partnership between BSL and the University of North Texas Health Sciences Center, hinges on the use of Clinical Nurse Leaders (CNLs) to lower readmission rates at skilled nursing facilities in Texas and Florida.
AACN Partners with Brookdale Senior Living to Advance the CNL Role AACNapplauds the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) for awarding a $7.3 million Health Care Innovations Challenge grant to Brookdale Senior Living (BSL) to advance the Care Transitions Program. This visionary new initiative, which involves a partnership between BSL and the University of North Texas Health Sciences Center, hinges on the use of Clinical Nurse Leaders (CNLs) to lower readmission rates at skilled nursing facilities in Texas and Florida.
September 05, 2012
AACN Receives Funding to Study Nurse Faculty Career Choice AACN was awarded new funding through the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Evaluating Innovations in Nursing Education (EIN) program to study facilitators and barriers to careers as nurse faculty. AACN was included among the third cohort of five grantees to receive funding during this latest cycle of EIN grant awards, which focus on doctoral nursing education and the production of nurse faculty.
AACN Receives Funding to Study Nurse Faculty Career Choice AACN was awarded new funding through the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Evaluating Innovations in Nursing Education (EIN) program to study facilitators and barriers to careers as nurse faculty. AACN was included among the third cohort of five grantees to receive funding during this latest cycle of EIN grant awards, which focus on doctoral nursing education and the production of nurse faculty.
August
August 28, 2012
AACN Applauds New Gordon and Betty Moore Initiative AACN applauds the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation for taking a decisive step toward optimizing patient outcomes and enhancing healthcare quality through the Patient Care Program launched earlier today. In support of this ground-breaking initiative, the Foundation is working to engage patients and their families as full partners in their own health care while also supporting systems-level innovations that maximize the use of interprofessional teams and advance new approaches to healthcare delivery.
AACN Applauds New Gordon and Betty Moore Initiative AACN applauds the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation for taking a decisive step toward optimizing patient outcomes and enhancing healthcare quality through the Patient Care Program launched earlier today. In support of this ground-breaking initiative, the Foundation is working to engage patients and their families as full partners in their own health care while also supporting systems-level innovations that maximize the use of interprofessional teams and advance new approaches to healthcare delivery.
August 09, 2012
AACN and Johnson & Johnson Announces New Minority Nurse Faculty Scholars 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. Launched to address the faculty shortage and enhance diversity among nurse educators, this AACN-administered program provides generous financial support, mentoring, and leadership development to graduate students from minority backgrounds who aspire to teach in our nation’s schools of nursing.
AACN and Johnson & Johnson Announces New Minority Nurse Faculty Scholars 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. Launched to address the faculty shortage and enhance diversity among nurse educators, this AACN-administered program provides generous financial support, mentoring, and leadership development to graduate students from minority backgrounds who aspire to teach in our nation’s schools of nursing.
August 01, 2012
AACN Launches New Graduate Nursing Student Academy AACN is pleased to announce the formation of the new Graduate Nursing Student Academy (GNSA) created to provide high value programs, services, and resources to nursing students enrolled in master’s and doctoral programs. Through the GNSA, AACN will focus on meeting the professional development needs of graduate nursing students who are poised to assume leadership roles within the profession, including service as future faculty members and researchers.
AACN Launches New Graduate Nursing Student Academy AACN is pleased to announce the formation of the new Graduate Nursing Student Academy (GNSA) created to provide high value programs, services, and resources to nursing students enrolled in master’s and doctoral programs. Through the GNSA, AACN will focus on meeting the professional development needs of graduate nursing students who are poised to assume leadership roles within the profession, including service as future faculty members and researchers.
July
July 30, 2012
AACN Applauds the Release of New Federal Funding to Support Graduate Nursing Education AACN applauds the announcement made earlier today by United States Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius that recognized the academic-practice partnerships to receive support through the Graduate Nurse Education (GNE) Demonstration. GNE is a new funding stream dedicated to advanced practice nursing education that was created through the Affordable Care Act.
AACN Applauds the Release of New Federal Funding to Support Graduate Nursing Education AACN applauds the announcement made earlier today by United States Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius that recognized the academic-practice partnerships to receive support through the Graduate Nurse Education (GNE) Demonstration. GNE is a new funding stream dedicated to advanced practice nursing education that was created through the Affordable Care Act.
July 26, 2012
First Cohort Selected for the Inaugural AACN-Wharton Executive Leadership Program AACN is pleased to announce the inaugural class of nursing deans and senior faculty leaders who have been selected to participate in the new AACN-Wharton Executive Leadership Program. Scheduled for August 14-17, 2012 at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA, this world-class enrichment program, which is designed exclusively for top academic leaders in nursing, is generously sponsored in part by the Jonas Center for Nursing Excellence.
First Cohort Selected for the Inaugural AACN-Wharton Executive Leadership Program AACN is pleased to announce the inaugural class of nursing deans and senior faculty leaders who have been selected to participate in the new AACN-Wharton Executive Leadership Program. Scheduled for August 14-17, 2012 at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA, this world-class enrichment program, which is designed exclusively for top academic leaders in nursing, is generously sponsored in part by the Jonas Center for Nursing Excellence.
June
June 18, 2012
NCIN Program Awards Grants to 55 Schools of Nursing The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) today announced the schools of nursing that have been selected to participate in RJWF’s prestigious New Careers in Nursing Scholarship Program (NCIN). During the 2012-2013 academic year, the schools will receive grants to support students in their accelerated baccalaureate and master’s degree nursing programs, who are traditionally underrepresented in the field of nursing and are pursuing a second career in nursing.
NCIN Program Awards Grants to 55 Schools of Nursing The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) today announced the schools of nursing that have been selected to participate in RJWF’s prestigious New Careers in Nursing Scholarship Program (NCIN). During the 2012-2013 academic year, the schools will receive grants to support students in their accelerated baccalaureate and master’s degree nursing programs, who are traditionally underrepresented in the field of nursing and are pursuing a second career in nursing.
June 07, 2012
ELNEC Receives New Funding from Milbank Foundation The Milbank Foundation for Rehabilitation has awarded grant funding to the City of Hope to educate nursing faculty on how to provide better palliative care education to students who will in the future be orchestrating care for veterans with life-threatening illnesses. This work will be conducted through the End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC), a national nursing education project administered by the City of Hope and AACN, and will support the commitment of nursing schools nationwide engaged in the White House’s Joining Forces initiative.
ELNEC Receives New Funding from Milbank Foundation The Milbank Foundation for Rehabilitation has awarded grant funding to the City of Hope to educate nursing faculty on how to provide better palliative care education to students who will in the future be orchestrating care for veterans with life-threatening illnesses. This work will be conducted through the End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC), a national nursing education project administered by the City of Hope and AACN, and will support the commitment of nursing schools nationwide engaged in the White House’s Joining Forces initiative.
May
May 10, 2012
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 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.
May 08, 2012
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 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.
April
April 11, 2012
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.
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.
March
March 26, 2012
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.
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.
March 22, 2012
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.
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.
March 21, 2012
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.
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.
March 21, 2012
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.
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.
March 06, 2012
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.
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.
February
February 28, 2012
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.
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.
February 21, 2012
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.
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.
February 15, 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 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).
February 13, 2012
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.
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.
2011
December
December 09, 2011
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 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.
December 06, 2011
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.
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.
November
November 29, 2011
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 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).
November 03, 2011
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.
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.
October
October 18, 2011
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.
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.
September
September 28, 2011
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.
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.
September 19, 2011
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
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
July
July 12, 2011
RWJF and AACN Award $4 Million in New NCIN Scholarship Funding 52 Schools Receive Scholarships to Support Accelerated Degree Nursing Students
RWJF and AACN Award $4 Million in New NCIN Scholarship Funding 52 Schools Receive Scholarships to Support Accelerated Degree Nursing Students
June
June 13, 2011
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 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.
June 06, 2011
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 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
May
May 10, 2011
AACN, Health Educators, Foundations Release Competencies and Action Strategies for Interprofessional Education Health Educators, Foundations Release Competencies and Action Strategies for Interprofessional Education
AACN, Health Educators, Foundations Release Competencies and Action Strategies for Interprofessional Education Health Educators, Foundations Release Competencies and Action Strategies for Interprofessional Education
May 06, 2011
Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Awards New Funding to AACN New Funding to Engage Hospital Leaders in Nurse-Led Quality and Safety Movement
Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Awards New Funding to AACN New Funding to Engage Hospital Leaders in Nurse-Led Quality and Safety Movement
April
April 07, 2011
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
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
March
March 16, 2011
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
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
March 06, 2011
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.
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.
February
February 14, 2011
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.
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.
2010
December
December 01, 2010
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
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
November
November 10, 2010
AACN Data Confirm that Nurses with Bachelor’s Degrees Are More Likely to Secure Jobs Sooner after Graduation than Other Professionals
AACN Data Confirm that Nurses with Bachelor’s Degrees Are More Likely to Secure Jobs Sooner after Graduation than Other Professionals
October
October 27, 2010
CertifiedBackground.com Joins with AACN to Launch a New Scholarship for Students in Baccalaureate and Graduate Nursing Programs
CertifiedBackground.com Joins with AACN to Launch a New Scholarship for Students in Baccalaureate and Graduate Nursing Programs
October 14, 2010
Tri-Council Statement in Support of the IOM Future of Nursing Report The Tri-Council for Nursing announces its strong endorsement of the new Institute of Medicine (IOM) report on The Future of Nursing and calls for collaboration among stakeholders to advance the report’s recommendations. The Tri-Council organizations, including the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, American Nurses Association, American Organization of Nurse Executives, and National League for Nursing, are united in their view that this report provides a practical blueprint for elevating nursing’s role in transforming the healthcare delivery system and meeting the challenges of healthcare reform for the betterment of patient care.
Tri-Council Statement in Support of the IOM Future of Nursing Report The Tri-Council for Nursing announces its strong endorsement of the new Institute of Medicine (IOM) report on The Future of Nursing and calls for collaboration among stakeholders to advance the report’s recommendations. The Tri-Council organizations, including the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, American Nurses Association, American Organization of Nurse Executives, and National League for Nursing, are united in their view that this report provides a practical blueprint for elevating nursing’s role in transforming the healthcare delivery system and meeting the challenges of healthcare reform for the betterment of patient care.
September
September 22, 2010
AACN and ANA Host the Inaugural Senate Nursing Caucus Event to Release Results from the 2008 National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses
AACN and ANA Host the Inaugural Senate Nursing Caucus Event to Release Results from the 2008 National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses
September 17, 2010
Shortage of Faculty and Resource Constraints Hinder Growth in U.S. Nursing Schools According to the Latest AACN Data New data from the AACN confirm that growth in U.S. schools of nursing is being restrained by a shortage of faculty, which is driven by a limited pool of doctorally-prepared nurses and noncompetitive faculty salaries.
Shortage of Faculty and Resource Constraints Hinder Growth in U.S. Nursing Schools According to the Latest AACN Data New data from the AACN confirm that growth in U.S. schools of nursing is being restrained by a shortage of faculty, which is driven by a limited pool of doctorally-prepared nurses and noncompetitive faculty salaries.
September 10, 2010
NursingCAS Expands to Accommodate Applicants to Both Graduate & Entry-Level Nursing Programs
NursingCAS Expands to Accommodate Applicants to Both Graduate & Entry-Level Nursing Programs
August
August 25, 2010
AACN Selects New Minority Nurse Faculty Scholars through Joint Program with the Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing’s Future 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. Launched to address the faculty shortage and enhance diversity among nurse educators, this AACN-administered program 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 Selects New Minority Nurse Faculty Scholars through Joint Program with the Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing’s Future 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. Launched to address the faculty shortage and enhance diversity among nurse educators, this AACN-administered program 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.
July
July 14, 2010
Joint Statement from the Tri-Council for Nursing on Recent Registered Nurse Supply and Demand Projections
Joint Statement from the Tri-Council for Nursing on Recent Registered Nurse Supply and Demand Projections
July 12, 2010
AACN Releases New Adult-Gerontology NP and CNS Competencies AACN is pleased to announce the release of the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Competencies (2010) and Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist Competencies (2010). These national consensus-based documents were developed in collaboration with the Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing at New York University College of Nursing (HI), the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties, and the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists as part of Phase I of a project called Transitioning to Adult-Gerontology APRN Education: Ensuring the APRN Workforce is Prepared to Care for Older Adults, funded by The John A. Hartford Foundation.
AACN Releases New Adult-Gerontology NP and CNS Competencies AACN is pleased to announce the release of the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Competencies (2010) and Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist Competencies (2010). These national consensus-based documents were developed in collaboration with the Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing at New York University College of Nursing (HI), the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties, and the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists as part of Phase I of a project called Transitioning to Adult-Gerontology APRN Education: Ensuring the APRN Workforce is Prepared to Care for Older Adults, funded by The John A. Hartford Foundation.
June
June 30, 2010
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.
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.
June 08, 2010
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and AACN Award New Scholarship Funding to Schools through the New Careers in Nursing Program The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and AACN announced that 63 schools of nursing will receive funding through the RWJF New Careers in Nursing Scholarship Program (NCIN).
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and AACN Award New Scholarship Funding to Schools through the New Careers in Nursing Program The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and AACN announced that 63 schools of nursing will receive funding through the RWJF New Careers in Nursing Scholarship Program (NCIN).
May
May 14, 2010
Tri-Council for Nursing Issues New Consensus Policy Statement on the Educational Advancement of Registered Nurses In light of the recent passage of healthcare reform legislation, the Tri-Council for Nursing has issued a timely consensus statement calling for all registered nurses to advance their education in the interest of enhancing quality and safety across healthcare settings.
Tri-Council for Nursing Issues New Consensus Policy Statement on the Educational Advancement of Registered Nurses In light of the recent passage of healthcare reform legislation, the Tri-Council for Nursing has issued a timely consensus statement calling for all registered nurses to advance their education in the interest of enhancing quality and safety across healthcare settings.
May 06, 2010
The DAISY Foundation Joins with AACN to Launch New National Recognition Program for Extraordinary Nursing Faculty
The DAISY Foundation Joins with AACN to Launch New National Recognition Program for Extraordinary Nursing Faculty
March
March 31, 2010
AACN Launches the First National Centralized Application Service for Students Seeking Entry into Schools of Nursing AACN announced the launch of NursingCAS, the first national centralized application service for students applying to all types of registered nursing (RN) programs.
AACN Launches the First National Centralized Application Service for Students Seeking Entry into Schools of Nursing AACN announced the launch of NursingCAS, the first national centralized application service for students applying to all types of registered nursing (RN) programs.
March 23, 2010
Dr. Kathleen Potempa from the University of Michigan Assumes Presidency of AACN Kathleen Potempa, PhD, RN, FAAN, dean of the School of Nursing at the University of Michigan, was elected to serve a two-year term as president of AACN. Dr. Potempa assumed the presidency at AACN’s 2010 Spring Annual Meeting held in Washington, D.C. earlier this week.
Dr. Kathleen Potempa from the University of Michigan Assumes Presidency of AACN Kathleen Potempa, PhD, RN, FAAN, dean of the School of Nursing at the University of Michigan, was elected to serve a two-year term as president of AACN. Dr. Potempa assumed the presidency at AACN’s 2010 Spring Annual Meeting held in Washington, D.C. earlier this week.
March 21, 2010
AACN Hosts Inaugural Nursing Student Policy Summit Sponsored by the Jonas Center for Nursing Excellence Today, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing AACN commences its inaugural Nursing Student Policy Summit in Washington, DC for the next generation of health policy leaders. Sponsored by the Jonas Center for Nursing Excellence and the Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing’s Future, the summit coincides with AACN’s 2010 Spring Annual Meeting and features a variety of presentations by policy experts, interactive discussions with Washington insiders, lobbying visits to U.S. members of Congress, and strategic networking opportunities.
AACN Hosts Inaugural Nursing Student Policy Summit Sponsored by the Jonas Center for Nursing Excellence Today, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing AACN commences its inaugural Nursing Student Policy Summit in Washington, DC for the next generation of health policy leaders. Sponsored by the Jonas Center for Nursing Excellence and the Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing’s Future, the summit coincides with AACN’s 2010 Spring Annual Meeting and features a variety of presentations by policy experts, interactive discussions with Washington insiders, lobbying visits to U.S. members of Congress, and strategic networking opportunities.
March 04, 2010
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.
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.
February
February 01, 2010
The President Offers Sustained Support for Nursing Education and Research in a Tight Budget Year President Obama released his FY 2011 Department of Health and Human Services Budget Request, which provided details on the funding levels he proposed for critical nursing education and research programs. AACN recognizes that the Administration has remained committed to addressing the nursing and nurse faculty shortages by providing level funding ($244 million) for the Nursing Workforce Development Programs (Title VIII of the Public Health Service Act) in this tight budget atmosphere. Additionally, the proposed approximately 3% increase for the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) will advance nursing science and help to translate its innovations for improved quality patient care.
The President Offers Sustained Support for Nursing Education and Research in a Tight Budget Year President Obama released his FY 2011 Department of Health and Human Services Budget Request, which provided details on the funding levels he proposed for critical nursing education and research programs. AACN recognizes that the Administration has remained committed to addressing the nursing and nurse faculty shortages by providing level funding ($244 million) for the Nursing Workforce Development Programs (Title VIII of the Public Health Service Act) in this tight budget atmosphere. Additionally, the proposed approximately 3% increase for the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) will advance nursing science and help to translate its innovations for improved quality patient care.
January
January 27, 2010
The California Endowment and AACN Advance Cultural Competency in the Graduate Nursing Workforce In August 2008, AACN and the California Endowment launched an initiative to enhance the ability of nurses prepared in graduate nursing programs to provide culturally appropriate and sensitive care. This groundbreaking effort, which mirrored work completed at the undergraduate level, entailed identifying a set of expectations for graduates of master’s and doctoral nursing programs and creating faculty resources needed to foster expertise in cultural competency. Generous funding from The California Endowment was used to support this important project, which is now complete and available to nursing faculty nationwide via the Web.
The California Endowment and AACN Advance Cultural Competency in the Graduate Nursing Workforce In August 2008, AACN and the California Endowment launched an initiative to enhance the ability of nurses prepared in graduate nursing programs to provide culturally appropriate and sensitive care. This groundbreaking effort, which mirrored work completed at the undergraduate level, entailed identifying a set of expectations for graduates of master’s and doctoral nursing programs and creating faculty resources needed to foster expertise in cultural competency. Generous funding from The California Endowment was used to support this important project, which is now complete and available to nursing faculty nationwide via the Web.
January 15, 2010
Hurst Review Services Joins with AACN to Launch a New Nursing Scholarship Program Hurst Review Services, a leading NCLEX®-RN review course provider, is partnering with AACN to launch a new scholarship program for students in entry-level baccalaureate nursing programs. Two scholarships in the amount of $2,500 each will be awarded to nursing students prior to the Spring and Fall semesters with the first scholarship application deadline set for January 31, 2010.
Hurst Review Services Joins with AACN to Launch a New Nursing Scholarship Program Hurst Review Services, a leading NCLEX®-RN review course provider, is partnering with AACN to launch a new scholarship program for students in entry-level baccalaureate nursing programs. Two scholarships in the amount of $2,500 each will be awarded to nursing students prior to the Spring and Fall semesters with the first scholarship application deadline set for January 31, 2010.
January 08, 2010
AACN Applauds the New Carnegie Foundation Report Calling for a More Highly Educated Nursing Workforce AACN applauds Dr. Patricia Benner and her team at the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for recognizing the critical role education plays in a nurse’s ability to practice safely and achieve optimal outcomes in their new book titled Educating Nurses: A Call for Radical Transformation. Consistent with AACN’s calls to enhance the education of professional nurses, the landmark study recommends preparing all entry-level registered nurses (RNs) at the baccalaureate level and requiring all RNs to earn a master’s degree within 10 years of initial licensure.
AACN Applauds the New Carnegie Foundation Report Calling for a More Highly Educated Nursing Workforce AACN applauds Dr. Patricia Benner and her team at the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for recognizing the critical role education plays in a nurse’s ability to practice safely and achieve optimal outcomes in their new book titled Educating Nurses: A Call for Radical Transformation. Consistent with AACN’s calls to enhance the education of professional nurses, the landmark study recommends preparing all entry-level registered nurses (RNs) at the baccalaureate level and requiring all RNs to earn a master’s degree within 10 years of initial licensure.
2009
December
December 14, 2009
AACN Awarded New Funding to Enhance Faculty Development and Geriatric Content in Graduate Nursing Programs
AACN Awarded New Funding to Enhance Faculty Development and Geriatric Content in Graduate Nursing Programs
December 02, 2009
Student Enrollment Expands at U.S. Nursing Colleges and Universities for the 9th Year Despite Financial Challenges and Capacity Restraints
Student Enrollment Expands at U.S. Nursing Colleges and Universities for the 9th Year Despite Financial Challenges and Capacity Restraints
November
November 03, 2009
HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius Addresses the Nation’s Nursing School Deans at AACN Meeting On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), Kathleen Sebelius, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), provided a keynote address today during AACN’s fall meeting in Washington, DC. Secretary Sebelius presented remarks to the deans of the nation’s top schools of nursing and underscored the important role nurses play in the movement toward healthcare reform and the response to H1N1.
HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius Addresses the Nation’s Nursing School Deans at AACN Meeting On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), Kathleen Sebelius, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), provided a keynote address today during AACN’s fall meeting in Washington, DC. Secretary Sebelius presented remarks to the deans of the nation’s top schools of nursing and underscored the important role nurses play in the movement toward healthcare reform and the response to H1N1.
October
October 23, 2009
Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Awards Funding to AACN to Host a San Francisco Area QSEN Nurse Faculty Development Institute AACN is pleased to announce that the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation has awarded $250,000 in new funding to sponsor a Faculty Development Institute for nurse educators in the San Francisco Bay Area. This generous award will extend the reach of AACN’s national faculty enrichment program which is funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation as Phase III of the Quality and Safety Education for Nursing (QSEN) initiative.
Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Awards Funding to AACN to Host a San Francisco Area QSEN Nurse Faculty Development Institute AACN is pleased to announce that the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation has awarded $250,000 in new funding to sponsor a Faculty Development Institute for nurse educators in the San Francisco Bay Area. This generous award will extend the reach of AACN’s national faculty enrichment program which is funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation as Phase III of the Quality and Safety Education for Nursing (QSEN) initiative.
September
September 17, 2009
New AACN Data Show the Impact of the Economy on the Nurse Faculty Shortage New data collected by AACN show that the downturn in the economy may be impacting the nurse faculty shortage by lowering the national vacancy rate. Based on data received from 554 schools of nursing in the U.S. with baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs (70.2% response rate), the nurse faculty vacancy rate in 2009 was 6.6%, down from 7.6% in 2008. Many schools point to changes in faculty retirement patterns and hiring freezes at academic institutions as reasons for this presumably short-term easing of the shortage.
New AACN Data Show the Impact of the Economy on the Nurse Faculty Shortage New data collected by AACN show that the downturn in the economy may be impacting the nurse faculty shortage by lowering the national vacancy rate. Based on data received from 554 schools of nursing in the U.S. with baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs (70.2% response rate), the nurse faculty vacancy rate in 2009 was 6.6%, down from 7.6% in 2008. Many schools point to changes in faculty retirement patterns and hiring freezes at academic institutions as reasons for this presumably short-term easing of the shortage.
August
August 03, 2009
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and AACN Announce Second Round of Awards through the New Careers in Nursing Scholarship Program The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and AACN today announced that 52 schools of nursing will receive funding through the RWJF New Careers in Nursing Scholarship Program (NCIN), which was launched last year to address the national nursing shortage and increase the diversity of nursing professionals. In this second round of awards, scholarships in the amount of $10,000 each will be awarded to 700 nursing students entering accelerated programs during the 2009-2010 academic year.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and AACN Announce Second Round of Awards through the New Careers in Nursing Scholarship Program The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and AACN today announced that 52 schools of nursing will receive funding through the RWJF New Careers in Nursing Scholarship Program (NCIN), which was launched last year to address the national nursing shortage and increase the diversity of nursing professionals. In this second round of awards, scholarships in the amount of $10,000 each will be awarded to 700 nursing students entering accelerated programs during the 2009-2010 academic year.
August 03, 2009
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and AACN Announce Second Round of Awards through the New Careers in Nursing Scholarship Program The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and AACN today announced that 52 schools of nursing will receive funding through the RWJF New Careers in Nursing Scholarship Program (NCIN), which was launched last year to address the national nursing shortage and increase the diversity of nursing professionals. In this second round of awards, scholarships in the amount of $10,000 each will be awarded to 700 nursing students entering accelerated programs during the 2009-2010 academic year.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and AACN Announce Second Round of Awards through the New Careers in Nursing Scholarship Program The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and AACN today announced that 52 schools of nursing will receive funding through the RWJF New Careers in Nursing Scholarship Program (NCIN), which was launched last year to address the national nursing shortage and increase the diversity of nursing professionals. In this second round of awards, scholarships in the amount of $10,000 each will be awarded to 700 nursing students entering accelerated programs during the 2009-2010 academic year.
June
June 26, 2009
AACN Representatives Invited to the White House for a Televised Conversation with President Obama about Healthcare Reform AACN is pleased to announce that AACN President Fay Raines and Treasurer Janet Allan have been invited to the White House this evening, along with AACN staff members and nursing students, to participate in an ABC News program focused on the national healthcare reform debate. Airing at 10 p.m. Eastern Time, the program, titled Questions for the President: Prescription for America, will be moderated by newscasters Charles Gibson and Diane Sawyer and feature a question-and-answer exchange with President Barack Obama regarding the future of the nation’s healthcare system.
AACN Representatives Invited to the White House for a Televised Conversation with President Obama about Healthcare Reform AACN is pleased to announce that AACN President Fay Raines and Treasurer Janet Allan have been invited to the White House this evening, along with AACN staff members and nursing students, to participate in an ABC News program focused on the national healthcare reform debate. Airing at 10 p.m. Eastern Time, the program, titled Questions for the President: Prescription for America, will be moderated by newscasters Charles Gibson and Diane Sawyer and feature a question-and-answer exchange with President Barack Obama regarding the future of the nation’s healthcare system.
June 12, 2009
AACN President Presents Testimony on New Legislation Offered in Response to the National Conversation on Healthcare Reform
AACN President Presents Testimony on New Legislation Offered in Response to the National Conversation on Healthcare Reform
May
May 07, 2009
AACN Applauds the President's FY 2010 Budget Request oday, President Obama released his FY 2010 Department of Health and Human Services Budget that provided specific details on the funding levels he has proposed for nursing education and research programs. AACN is thrilled that the Administration provided $263 million for the Nursing Workforce Development Programs (Title VIII of the Public Health Service Act) and $144 million for the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR).
AACN Applauds the President's FY 2010 Budget Request oday, President Obama released his FY 2010 Department of Health and Human Services Budget that provided specific details on the funding levels he has proposed for nursing education and research programs. AACN is thrilled that the Administration provided $263 million for the Nursing Workforce Development Programs (Title VIII of the Public Health Service Act) and $144 million for the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR).
April
April 23, 2009
AACN Launches the First National Centralized Application Service for Students Seeking Entry into Schools of Nursing AACN is pleased to announce the development of the first national Centralized Application Service for students applying to nursing programs with an anticipated start date of Spring 2010. This application service, similar to ones already in place for medicine, dentistry and pharmacy, will provide applicants with a convenient way to apply to multiple nursing programs and serve as a mechanism to fill vacant seats in schools of nursing.
AACN Launches the First National Centralized Application Service for Students Seeking Entry into Schools of Nursing AACN is pleased to announce the development of the first national Centralized Application Service for students applying to nursing programs with an anticipated start date of Spring 2010. This application service, similar to ones already in place for medicine, dentistry and pharmacy, will provide applicants with a convenient way to apply to multiple nursing programs and serve as a mechanism to fill vacant seats in schools of nursing.
March
March 31, 2009
AACN Invited to Represent Nursing Education at White House Regional Forum on Healthcare Reform To underscore the importance of nursing education in the national discussion on healthcare reform, Dr. Geraldine “Polly” Bednash, the CEO and Executive Director of AACN, attended the White House Regional Forum on Health Reform held earlier today in Greensboro, NC. The White House invited Dr. Bednash to the hearing to represent the interests of professional nursing education and research.
AACN Invited to Represent Nursing Education at White House Regional Forum on Healthcare Reform To underscore the importance of nursing education in the national discussion on healthcare reform, Dr. Geraldine “Polly” Bednash, the CEO and Executive Director of AACN, attended the White House Regional Forum on Health Reform held earlier today in Greensboro, NC. The White House invited Dr. Bednash to the hearing to represent the interests of professional nursing education and research.
February
February 26, 2009
New AACN Data Confirm that Too Few Nurses Are Entering the Healthcare Workforce According to new survey data released today by AACN, less than half of all qualified applicants to entry-level baccalaureate nursing programs were enrolled last year despite calls to increase the number of well-educated registered nurses (RNs) in the U.S. workforce. Though interest in nursing careers is high, the latest data show that almost 50,000 qualified applications to professional nursing programs were turned away in 2008, including nearly 7,000 applicants to master’s and doctoral degree programs.
New AACN Data Confirm that Too Few Nurses Are Entering the Healthcare Workforce According to new survey data released today by AACN, less than half of all qualified applicants to entry-level baccalaureate nursing programs were enrolled last year despite calls to increase the number of well-educated registered nurses (RNs) in the U.S. workforce. Though interest in nursing careers is high, the latest data show that almost 50,000 qualified applications to professional nursing programs were turned away in 2008, including nearly 7,000 applicants to master’s and doctoral degree programs.
February 23, 2009
UNC School of Nursing Joins AACN in Helping Nursing Faculty Improve Quality and Safety Education AACN and the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill School of Nursing today announced that the two institutions have been awarded grants from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation totaling $4.25 million to conduct an innovative and far-reaching project aimed at preparing future nurses to continuously improve the quality and safety of health care systems.
UNC School of Nursing Joins AACN in Helping Nursing Faculty Improve Quality and Safety Education AACN and the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill School of Nursing today announced that the two institutions have been awarded grants from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation totaling $4.25 million to conduct an innovative and far-reaching project aimed at preparing future nurses to continuously improve the quality and safety of health care systems.
February 13, 2009
AACN Applauds Congress for Passing the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act that Includes Funding for Nursing Education
AACN Applauds Congress for Passing the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act that Includes Funding for Nursing Education
2008
December
December 03, 2008
Enrollment Growth in U.S. Nursing Colleges and Universities Hits an 8-Year Low AACN today released preliminary survey data showing that enrollment in entry-level baccalaureate nursing programs increased by only 2.0 percent from 2007 to 2008. Though this marks the eighth consecutive year of enrollment growth, the annual increase in student capacity in four-year nursing programs has declined sharply since 2003 when enrollment was up by 16.6 percent. Adding to this sobering news is the fact that enrollment growth in master’s nursing programs has also decreased, and the number of students entering research-focused doctorates appears to be flat based on early reporting.
Enrollment Growth in U.S. Nursing Colleges and Universities Hits an 8-Year Low AACN today released preliminary survey data showing that enrollment in entry-level baccalaureate nursing programs increased by only 2.0 percent from 2007 to 2008. Though this marks the eighth consecutive year of enrollment growth, the annual increase in student capacity in four-year nursing programs has declined sharply since 2003 when enrollment was up by 16.6 percent. Adding to this sobering news is the fact that enrollment growth in master’s nursing programs has also decreased, and the number of students entering research-focused doctorates appears to be flat based on early reporting.
November
November 07, 2008
Nursing Schools and Faculty Honored for Excellence in Geriatric Nursing Education AACN in collaboration with The John A. Hartford Foundation Institute for Geriatric Nursing and New York University (NYU), is pleased to announce the winners of the 2008 Awards for Excellence in Gerontological Nursing Education.
Nursing Schools and Faculty Honored for Excellence in Geriatric Nursing Education AACN in collaboration with The John A. Hartford Foundation Institute for Geriatric Nursing and New York University (NYU), is pleased to announce the winners of the 2008 Awards for Excellence in Gerontological Nursing Education.
October
October 30, 2008
Schools of Nursing Nationwide Move to Transform Baccalaureate Education in Response to Patient Care Needs and the Changing Nature of the Registered Nurse Role As the national voice for baccalaureate and graduate nursing education, AACN is pleased to announce the endorsement of a new set of competency standards that will enhance the ability of baccalaureate-prepared nurses to provide safe, high quality patient care. At AACN’s Fall Semiannual Meeting held October 20, 2008, deans and directors from the nation’s senior schools of nursing voted to endorse The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice, a re-envisioning of the previous Baccalaureate Essentials issued in 1998. The revised document was developed through a national consensus-building process and will have a significant impact on how professional nurses are prepared for contemporary nursing practice.
Schools of Nursing Nationwide Move to Transform Baccalaureate Education in Response to Patient Care Needs and the Changing Nature of the Registered Nurse Role As the national voice for baccalaureate and graduate nursing education, AACN is pleased to announce the endorsement of a new set of competency standards that will enhance the ability of baccalaureate-prepared nurses to provide safe, high quality patient care. At AACN’s Fall Semiannual Meeting held October 20, 2008, deans and directors from the nation’s senior schools of nursing voted to endorse The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice, a re-envisioning of the previous Baccalaureate Essentials issued in 1998. The revised document was developed through a national consensus-building process and will have a significant impact on how professional nurses are prepared for contemporary nursing practice.
October 16, 2008
Leading Nurse Educators from 17 Countries Met in Toronto for the Inaugural Conference of the Global Alliance for Nursing Education and Scholarship More than 160 nurse educators and healthcare leaders from around the world converged in Toronto, Canada on October 1-3, 2008 for the inaugural conference of the Global Alliance for Nursing Education and Scholarship (GANES). With attendees representing 17 countries worldwide, this groundbreaking event provided a forum for nursing colleagues to share their insights and perspectives on meeting the global challenge of increasing capacity and ensuring sustainability in the nursing workforce.
Leading Nurse Educators from 17 Countries Met in Toronto for the Inaugural Conference of the Global Alliance for Nursing Education and Scholarship More than 160 nurse educators and healthcare leaders from around the world converged in Toronto, Canada on October 1-3, 2008 for the inaugural conference of the Global Alliance for Nursing Education and Scholarship (GANES). With attendees representing 17 countries worldwide, this groundbreaking event provided a forum for nursing colleagues to share their insights and perspectives on meeting the global challenge of increasing capacity and ensuring sustainability in the nursing workforce.
October 15, 2008
AACN Cosponsors a Pre-Debate Luncheon to Focus the Presidential Candidates’ Attention on Nursing and Healthcare Issues Today, AACN is cosponsoring a leadership luncheon event in New York to strongly encourage the candidates for President to focus on addressing nursing and healthcare issues. Titled Healthcare in America - The Next National Security Issue: Why the Presidential Candidates Should Be Concerned, this bipartisan event is sponsored by AACN, American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, American Healthcare Association, American Nurses Association, National Center for Assisted Living, and the Creative Coalition.
AACN Cosponsors a Pre-Debate Luncheon to Focus the Presidential Candidates’ Attention on Nursing and Healthcare Issues Today, AACN is cosponsoring a leadership luncheon event in New York to strongly encourage the candidates for President to focus on addressing nursing and healthcare issues. Titled Healthcare in America - The Next National Security Issue: Why the Presidential Candidates Should Be Concerned, this bipartisan event is sponsored by AACN, American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, American Healthcare Association, American Nurses Association, National Center for Assisted Living, and the Creative Coalition.
September
September 24, 2008
27 National Organizations Join Together to Commission a Study of the Impact of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses on Healthcare Quality, Safety, and Effectiveness The Tri-Council for Nursing is collaborating with a number of national nursing organizations to commission a study of the impact Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) have on healthcare quality and patient outcomes. The first comprehensive study of its kind in 20 years, researchers will examine the evidence connected to care provided by nurses in the four APRN roles - Clinical Nurse Specialists, Nurse Anesthetists, Nurse Midwives, and Nurse Practitioners. Following a competitive process, Robin Newhouse, PhD, RN, CNAA, BC, CNOR, with the University of Maryland School of Nursing, has been selected as the principal investigator for this project. The trans-disciplinary team members (named below) are from the University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins University.
27 National Organizations Join Together to Commission a Study of the Impact of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses on Healthcare Quality, Safety, and Effectiveness The Tri-Council for Nursing is collaborating with a number of national nursing organizations to commission a study of the impact Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) have on healthcare quality and patient outcomes. The first comprehensive study of its kind in 20 years, researchers will examine the evidence connected to care provided by nurses in the four APRN roles - Clinical Nurse Specialists, Nurse Anesthetists, Nurse Midwives, and Nurse Practitioners. Following a competitive process, Robin Newhouse, PhD, RN, CNAA, BC, CNOR, with the University of Maryland School of Nursing, has been selected as the principal investigator for this project. The trans-disciplinary team members (named below) are from the University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins University.
September 18, 2008
AACN Selects 11 New Minority Nurse Faculty Scholars through Programs Funded by The California Endowment and the Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing’s Future AACN is pleased to announce that eleven new Minority Nurse Faculty Scholars have been selected through two separate programs funded by The California Endowment and the Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing’s Future. Launched to address the shortage of nurse faculty and enhance diversity within the population of nurse educators, these programs provide generous financial support and professional development to graduate students who agree to teach in a school of nursing after graduation.
AACN Selects 11 New Minority Nurse Faculty Scholars through Programs Funded by The California Endowment and the Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing’s Future AACN is pleased to announce that eleven new Minority Nurse Faculty Scholars have been selected through two separate programs funded by The California Endowment and the Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing’s Future. Launched to address the shortage of nurse faculty and enhance diversity within the population of nurse educators, these programs provide generous financial support and professional development to graduate students who agree to teach in a school of nursing after graduation.
September 04, 2008
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and AACN Announce First Round of Awards through the New Careers in Nursing Scholarship Program The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and the AACN today announced that 58 schools of nursing will receive funding through the RWJF New Careers in Nursing Scholarship Program, which aims to strengthen the nation’s pipeline of new nurses by providing financial aid to students who enroll in fast-track nursing degree programs. Scholarships of $10,000 each will be awarded to 706 nursing students in accelerated programs during the 2008-2009 academic year.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and AACN Announce First Round of Awards through the New Careers in Nursing Scholarship Program The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and the AACN today announced that 58 schools of nursing will receive funding through the RWJF New Careers in Nursing Scholarship Program, which aims to strengthen the nation’s pipeline of new nurses by providing financial aid to students who enroll in fast-track nursing degree programs. Scholarships of $10,000 each will be awarded to 706 nursing students in accelerated programs during the 2008-2009 academic year.
August
August 27, 2008
The California Endowment Awards New Funding to AACN to Prepare a Culturally Competent Graduate Nursing Workforce AACN and The California Endowment announce today the launch of a new initiative to enhance the ability of nurses prepared in graduate nursing programs to provide culturally appropriate care. This groundbreaking effort entails identifying a set of expectations for graduates of master’s and doctoral nursing programs and creating faculty resources needed to develop nursing expertise in cultural competency. Generous funding from The California Endowment will be used to support this important work which will occur from August 2008 through January 2010.
The California Endowment Awards New Funding to AACN to Prepare a Culturally Competent Graduate Nursing Workforce AACN and The California Endowment announce today the launch of a new initiative to enhance the ability of nurses prepared in graduate nursing programs to provide culturally appropriate care. This groundbreaking effort entails identifying a set of expectations for graduates of master’s and doctoral nursing programs and creating faculty resources needed to develop nursing expertise in cultural competency. Generous funding from The California Endowment will be used to support this important work which will occur from August 2008 through January 2010.
August 05, 2008
AACN Asked to Testify on Behalf of Nursing Education Before the Democratic National Committee
AACN Asked to Testify on Behalf of Nursing Education Before the Democratic National Committee
July
July 30, 2008
AACN Applauds Representatives Latham and Baldwin for Introducing the Nurses’ Higher Education and Loan Repayment Act of 2008
AACN Applauds Representatives Latham and Baldwin for Introducing the Nurses’ Higher Education and Loan Repayment Act of 2008
April
April 22, 2008
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Partners with AACN to Launch New Careers in Nursing Scholarship Program The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and AACN announced today the creation of the RWJF New Careers in Nursing Scholarship Program, designed to alleviate the nation’s nursing shortage by dramatically expanding the pipeline of students in accelerated nursing programs. Scholarships in the amount of $10,000 each will be awarded to 1500 entry-level nursing students over the next three years. Preference will be given to students from groups underrepresented in nursing or from a disadvantaged background.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Partners with AACN to Launch New Careers in Nursing Scholarship Program The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and AACN announced today the creation of the RWJF New Careers in Nursing Scholarship Program, designed to alleviate the nation’s nursing shortage by dramatically expanding the pipeline of students in accelerated nursing programs. Scholarships in the amount of $10,000 each will be awarded to 1500 entry-level nursing students over the next three years. Preference will be given to students from groups underrepresented in nursing or from a disadvantaged background.
April 14, 2008
Dr. Fay Raines from the University of Alabama in Huntsville Assumes Presidency of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing C. Fay Raines, PhD, RN, dean of the College of Nursing at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, was elected to serve a two-year term as President of AACN. Dr. Raines assumed the presidency at AACN’s Spring Annual Meeting held in Washington, D.C. earlier this month.
Dr. Fay Raines from the University of Alabama in Huntsville Assumes Presidency of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing C. Fay Raines, PhD, RN, dean of the College of Nursing at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, was elected to serve a two-year term as President of AACN. Dr. Raines assumed the presidency at AACN’s Spring Annual Meeting held in Washington, D.C. earlier this month.
March
March 05, 2008
AACN Applauds Senator Richard Durbin for Introducing the Troops to Nurse Teachers Act of 2008
AACN Applauds Senator Richard Durbin for Introducing the Troops to Nurse Teachers Act of 2008
February
February 12, 2008
First Group of Minority Nurse Faculty Scholars Selected by the Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing’s Future and AACN AACN and the Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing’s Future are pleased to announce that the first five Minority Nurse Faculty Scholars have been selected through a new program to address the nation’s shortage of nurse educators. This program was launched in September 2007 to provide financial support to graduate nursing students from minority backgrounds who agree to teach in a school of nursing after graduation.
First Group of Minority Nurse Faculty Scholars Selected by the Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing’s Future and AACN AACN and the Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing’s Future are pleased to announce that the first five Minority Nurse Faculty Scholars have been selected through a new program to address the nation’s shortage of nurse educators. This program was launched in September 2007 to provide financial support to graduate nursing students from minority backgrounds who agree to teach in a school of nursing after graduation.
February 04, 2008
AACN Concerned that the President’s FY 2009 Budget Request Will Prolong the Nursing and Nurse Faculty Shortage
AACN Concerned that the President’s FY 2009 Budget Request Will Prolong the Nursing and Nurse Faculty Shortage
2007
December
December 11, 2007
AACN Establishes the Commission on Nurse Certification to Oversee the Credentialing of Clinical Nurse Leaders he Board of Directors of AACN has moved to establish the Commission on Nurse Certification (CNC), a new credentialing body to oversee the certification of Clinical Nurse Leaders (CNLs). Composed of representatives from practice and academia, this new authority will lead the effort to certify graduates of master’s level nursing programs that prepare advanced generalists for practice across a variety of health care settings.
AACN Establishes the Commission on Nurse Certification to Oversee the Credentialing of Clinical Nurse Leaders he Board of Directors of AACN has moved to establish the Commission on Nurse Certification (CNC), a new credentialing body to oversee the certification of Clinical Nurse Leaders (CNLs). Composed of representatives from practice and academia, this new authority will lead the effort to certify graduates of master’s level nursing programs that prepare advanced generalists for practice across a variety of health care settings.
December 03, 2007
Enrollment Growth Slows at U.S. Nursing Colleges and Universities in 2007 Despite Calls for More Registered Nurses AACN today released preliminary survey data that show that enrollment in entry-level baccalaureate nursing programs increased by 4.98 percent from 2006 to 2007. Though this marks the seventh consecutive year of enrollment growth, the rate at which nursing schools have been able to increase student capacity has declined sharply since 2003 when enrollment was up by 16.6 percent. While this increase represents a positive trend, AACN is concerned that more than 30,000 qualified applicants were turned away from baccalaureate nursing programs last year due primarily to an intensifying shortage of nurse faculty.
Enrollment Growth Slows at U.S. Nursing Colleges and Universities in 2007 Despite Calls for More Registered Nurses AACN today released preliminary survey data that show that enrollment in entry-level baccalaureate nursing programs increased by 4.98 percent from 2006 to 2007. Though this marks the seventh consecutive year of enrollment growth, the rate at which nursing schools have been able to increase student capacity has declined sharply since 2003 when enrollment was up by 16.6 percent. While this increase represents a positive trend, AACN is concerned that more than 30,000 qualified applicants were turned away from baccalaureate nursing programs last year due primarily to an intensifying shortage of nurse faculty.
November
November 15, 2007
AACN, the Hartford Foundation and NYU Honor Nursing Schools for Innovative Gerontology Curricula AACN, in collaboration with The John A. Hartford Foundation Institute for Geriatric Nursing and New York University (NYU), is pleased to announce the winners of the 2007 Awards for Baccalaureate and Graduate Education in Geriatric Nursing.
AACN, the Hartford Foundation and NYU Honor Nursing Schools for Innovative Gerontology Curricula AACN, in collaboration with The John A. Hartford Foundation Institute for Geriatric Nursing and New York University (NYU), is pleased to announce the winners of the 2007 Awards for Baccalaureate and Graduate Education in Geriatric Nursing.
November 14, 2007
AACN Reacts to the President's Veto Which Impacts Nursing Workforce Development Programs AACN was extremely disappointed by the news that President Bush vetoed the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill (H.R. 3043). This bill provides $167.65 million for Nursing Workforce Development programs (Title VIII of the Public Health Service Act) and represents a strong bipartisan response by Congress to help alleviate the current workforce shortage.
AACN Reacts to the President's Veto Which Impacts Nursing Workforce Development Programs AACN was extremely disappointed by the news that President Bush vetoed the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill (H.R. 3043). This bill provides $167.65 million for Nursing Workforce Development programs (Title VIII of the Public Health Service Act) and represents a strong bipartisan response by Congress to help alleviate the current workforce shortage.
November 12, 2007
AACN Awards the 2007 BSN Champion Award to the University HealthSystem Consortium The Board of Directors of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is pleased to announce that the University HealthSystem Consortium (UHC) has been awarded the 2007 BSN Champion Award. This top honor was created to recognize organizations and practice settings that place a high value on registered nurses (RNs) prepared in Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree programs. UHC, an alliance of 97 academic health centers and 153 affiliated hospitals, was selected for their commitment to supporting BSN-prepared nurses and furthering the professional development of these RNs.
AACN Awards the 2007 BSN Champion Award to the University HealthSystem Consortium The Board of Directors of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is pleased to announce that the University HealthSystem Consortium (UHC) has been awarded the 2007 BSN Champion Award. This top honor was created to recognize organizations and practice settings that place a high value on registered nurses (RNs) prepared in Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree programs. UHC, an alliance of 97 academic health centers and 153 affiliated hospitals, was selected for their commitment to supporting BSN-prepared nurses and furthering the professional development of these RNs.
September
September 18, 2007
Eight Graduate Nursing Students Selected to Receive The California Endowment-AACN Minority Nurse Faculty Scholarship AACN is pleased to announce that eight outstanding graduate students have been selected to receive The California Endowment-AACN Minority Nurse Faculty Scholarship. Introduced last year, this program was developed to provide financial support, mentoring, and leadership development activities to nursing students from underrepresented minority populations who are committed to teaching in a California school of nursing after graduation.
Eight Graduate Nursing Students Selected to Receive The California Endowment-AACN Minority Nurse Faculty Scholarship AACN is pleased to announce that eight outstanding graduate students have been selected to receive The California Endowment-AACN Minority Nurse Faculty Scholarship. Introduced last year, this program was developed to provide financial support, mentoring, and leadership development activities to nursing students from underrepresented minority populations who are committed to teaching in a California school of nursing after graduation.
September 05, 2007
Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing’s Future Joins with AACN to Offer New Minority Nurse Faculty Scholars Program AACN is pleased to announce that the Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing’s Future (J&J) is launching a new national scholarship program designed to increase the number of nurse faculty from ethnic minority backgrounds. The J&J/AACN Minority Nurse Faculty Scholars program will provide financial assistance to underrepresented minority (URM) nursing students to facilitate the completion of graduate programs and diversify the nurse faculty population. AACN’s latest data show that only 10.5 percent of full-time nurse faculty come from URM backgrounds.
Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing’s Future Joins with AACN to Offer New Minority Nurse Faculty Scholars Program AACN is pleased to announce that the Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing’s Future (J&J) is launching a new national scholarship program designed to increase the number of nurse faculty from ethnic minority backgrounds. The J&J/AACN Minority Nurse Faculty Scholars program will provide financial assistance to underrepresented minority (URM) nursing students to facilitate the completion of graduate programs and diversify the nurse faculty population. AACN’s latest data show that only 10.5 percent of full-time nurse faculty come from URM backgrounds.
April
April 06, 2007
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Recognized with a Top Honor from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing AACN is pleased to recognize Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida (BCBSF) with the 2007 Corporate Citizen Award for the company’s far-reaching efforts to address the critical shortage of nurses by supporting nurse education, practice and research.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Recognized with a Top Honor from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing AACN is pleased to recognize Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida (BCBSF) with the 2007 Corporate Citizen Award for the company’s far-reaching efforts to address the critical shortage of nurses by supporting nurse education, practice and research.
February
February 09, 2007
AACN Concerned that Recommendations in the President's FY 2008 Budget Request Would Heighten the Nation's Nursing Shortage Today, AACN expressed its concern that proposed cuts to nursing education programs contained in President Bush's FY 2008 budget request would reverse the progress made by federal legislators to address the nation's nursing shortage. The President has requested a 30% reduction in funding for Nursing Workforce Development Programs (Title VIII of the Public Health Service Act), which includes the elimination of Advanced Education Nursing Programs. In addition to cuts to nursing education, the President's budget is calling for a steep decrease in funding for Health Professions Education Programs (Title VII) which would endanger the nation's ability to provide necessary health care services, especially to vulnerable populations.
AACN Concerned that Recommendations in the President's FY 2008 Budget Request Would Heighten the Nation's Nursing Shortage Today, AACN expressed its concern that proposed cuts to nursing education programs contained in President Bush's FY 2008 budget request would reverse the progress made by federal legislators to address the nation's nursing shortage. The President has requested a 30% reduction in funding for Nursing Workforce Development Programs (Title VIII of the Public Health Service Act), which includes the elimination of Advanced Education Nursing Programs. In addition to cuts to nursing education, the President's budget is calling for a steep decrease in funding for Health Professions Education Programs (Title VII) which would endanger the nation's ability to provide necessary health care services, especially to vulnerable populations.
2006
December
December 19, 2006
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Recommended for Maximum Recognition Term; No Stipulations or Compliance Concerns Cited The National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity, a panel of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), has voted to recommend that the Secretary of Education continue recognition of the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) for a term of five years as a national agency for the accreditation of nursing programs at the baccalaureate and graduate degree levels. At its meeting in Washington, DC on December 4, the Advisory Committee concluded that CCNE is in full compliance with the Secretary's Criteria for Recognition of Accrediting Agencies. CCNE was reviewed for continued recognition with no compliance concerns or other issues cited. The Advisory Committee's vote was unanimous. In addition, the committee recommended that the Secretary of Education expand CCNE's scope of accreditation to include distance education.
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Recommended for Maximum Recognition Term; No Stipulations or Compliance Concerns Cited The National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity, a panel of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), has voted to recommend that the Secretary of Education continue recognition of the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) for a term of five years as a national agency for the accreditation of nursing programs at the baccalaureate and graduate degree levels. At its meeting in Washington, DC on December 4, the Advisory Committee concluded that CCNE is in full compliance with the Secretary's Criteria for Recognition of Accrediting Agencies. CCNE was reviewed for continued recognition with no compliance concerns or other issues cited. The Advisory Committee's vote was unanimous. In addition, the committee recommended that the Secretary of Education expand CCNE's scope of accreditation to include distance education.
December 13, 2006
AACN Partners with AfterCollege to Establish a Nationwide Nursing Career Network and Scholarship Program AACN and AfterCollege have formed a strategic partnership that will provide scholarships and access to job opportunities to tens of thousands of nursing students nationwide. AACN, in conjunction with AfterCollege, will award scholarships to nursing students pursuing baccalaureate and graduate degrees at affiliated nursing schools. At the same time, AfterCollege will enable students to research relevant job opportunities from its nationwide network of employers through Job Resource Centers available on nursing schools’ web sites and through an exclusive Job Resource Center on the AACN web site.
AACN Partners with AfterCollege to Establish a Nationwide Nursing Career Network and Scholarship Program AACN and AfterCollege have formed a strategic partnership that will provide scholarships and access to job opportunities to tens of thousands of nursing students nationwide. AACN, in conjunction with AfterCollege, will award scholarships to nursing students pursuing baccalaureate and graduate degrees at affiliated nursing schools. At the same time, AfterCollege will enable students to research relevant job opportunities from its nationwide network of employers through Job Resource Centers available on nursing schools’ web sites and through an exclusive Job Resource Center on the AACN web site.
December 05, 2006
Student Enrollment Rises in U.S. Nursing Colleges and Universities for the 6th Consecutive Year AACN today released preliminary survey data which show that enrollment in entry-level baccalaureate nursing programs increased by 5.0 percent from 2005 to 2006. Though this increase is welcome, surveyed nursing colleges and universities turned away more than 32,000 qualified applicants due primarily to a shortage of nurse educators. AACN is very concerned about the high number of qualified students being turned away from nursing programs each year given the national nursing shortage, which is expected to intensify through the year 2020.
Student Enrollment Rises in U.S. Nursing Colleges and Universities for the 6th Consecutive Year AACN today released preliminary survey data which show that enrollment in entry-level baccalaureate nursing programs increased by 5.0 percent from 2005 to 2006. Though this increase is welcome, surveyed nursing colleges and universities turned away more than 32,000 qualified applicants due primarily to a shortage of nurse educators. AACN is very concerned about the high number of qualified students being turned away from nursing programs each year given the national nursing shortage, which is expected to intensify through the year 2020.
November
November 17, 2006
National Nursing Association Honors Independence Blue Cross for Nurse Scholars Program AACN honored Independence Blue Cross (IBC) with its “Corporate Citizen Award” in recognition of the company’s innovative program that combats the critical shortage of nurses in southeastern Pennsylvania by providing grants to fund scholarships, internships, and nursing faculty positions. In addition, a coalition of deans and directors of nursing schools in Pennsylvania gave special recognition to IBC for its efforts to improve nursing in the region.
National Nursing Association Honors Independence Blue Cross for Nurse Scholars Program AACN honored Independence Blue Cross (IBC) with its “Corporate Citizen Award” in recognition of the company’s innovative program that combats the critical shortage of nurses in southeastern Pennsylvania by providing grants to fund scholarships, internships, and nursing faculty positions. In addition, a coalition of deans and directors of nursing schools in Pennsylvania gave special recognition to IBC for its efforts to improve nursing in the region.
November 17, 2006
AACN, the Hartford Foundation and NYU Honor Nursing Schools for Innovative Gerontology Curricula The John A. Hartford Foundation Institute for Geriatric Nursing and New York University, in collaboration with the AACN, are pleased to announce the winners of the 2006 Awards for Baccalaureate Education in Geriatric Nursing.
AACN, the Hartford Foundation and NYU Honor Nursing Schools for Innovative Gerontology Curricula The John A. Hartford Foundation Institute for Geriatric Nursing and New York University, in collaboration with the AACN, are pleased to announce the winners of the 2006 Awards for Baccalaureate Education in Geriatric Nursing.
October
October 10, 2006
First Group of Graduate Students Selected to Receive The California Endowment-AACN Minority Nurse Faculty Scholarship AACN is pleased to announce that nine outstanding graduate students have been selected to receive The California Endowment-AACN Nurse Faculty Scholarship. Introduced last spring, this program was developed to provide financial support, mentoring and leadership development activities to nursing students from underrepresented minority populations who are committed to teaching in a California school of nursing after graduation.
First Group of Graduate Students Selected to Receive The California Endowment-AACN Minority Nurse Faculty Scholarship AACN is pleased to announce that nine outstanding graduate students have been selected to receive The California Endowment-AACN Nurse Faculty Scholarship. Introduced last spring, this program was developed to provide financial support, mentoring and leadership development activities to nursing students from underrepresented minority populations who are committed to teaching in a California school of nursing after graduation.
March
March 29, 2006
Dr. Jeanette Lancaster from the University of Virginia Named President of AACN Jeanette Lancaster, PhD, RN, FAAN, the Sadie Heath Cabaniss Professor and Dean at the University of Virginia School of Nursing, was elected to serve a two-year term as President of AACN. Dr. Lancaster assumed the presidency at AACN's Spring Annual Meeting held in Washington, D.C. earlier this month.
Dr. Jeanette Lancaster from the University of Virginia Named President of AACN Jeanette Lancaster, PhD, RN, FAAN, the Sadie Heath Cabaniss Professor and Dean at the University of Virginia School of Nursing, was elected to serve a two-year term as President of AACN. Dr. Lancaster assumed the presidency at AACN's Spring Annual Meeting held in Washington, D.C. earlier this month.
February
February 15, 2006
AACN Recognizes that Nursing Education Was Spared Cuts in the President’s FY 2007 Budget Request Today, AACN announced its support for the continuation of federal funding for nursing education included in President Bush’s FY 2007 budget proposal. Though the president called for the elimination of other programs that prepare health professionals, funding for nursing was requested at the current level ($150 million) for Nursing Workforce Development programs (Title VIII of the Public Health Service Act). AACN is concerned, however, that the elimination of the other health professions education programs (Title VII) will severely limit access to health care for underserved populations.
AACN Recognizes that Nursing Education Was Spared Cuts in the President’s FY 2007 Budget Request Today, AACN announced its support for the continuation of federal funding for nursing education included in President Bush’s FY 2007 budget proposal. Though the president called for the elimination of other programs that prepare health professionals, funding for nursing was requested at the current level ($150 million) for Nursing Workforce Development programs (Title VIII of the Public Health Service Act). AACN is concerned, however, that the elimination of the other health professions education programs (Title VII) will severely limit access to health care for underserved populations.
February 02, 2006
Monster and AACN Announce Winners of a New Scholarship Program Created to Address the Nurse Faculty Shortage Monster, the leading global online careers property and flagship brand of Monster Worldwide, and AACN are pleased to announce that five scholarship winners have been selected to receive $25,000 awards through a new program created to address the growing shortage of nurse faculty. The Monster-AACN Nursing Faculty Scholarship was launched in fall 2005 to support students enrolled in Baccalaureate to Doctoral degree programs.
Monster and AACN Announce Winners of a New Scholarship Program Created to Address the Nurse Faculty Shortage Monster, the leading global online careers property and flagship brand of Monster Worldwide, and AACN are pleased to announce that five scholarship winners have been selected to receive $25,000 awards through a new program created to address the growing shortage of nurse faculty. The Monster-AACN Nursing Faculty Scholarship was launched in fall 2005 to support students enrolled in Baccalaureate to Doctoral degree programs.
January
January 18, 2006
Academic Leaders Form New Global Alliance on Nursing Education to Focus on Improving Patient Care Worldwide Four of the world’s leading nursing education organizations have established a new alliance to improve patient care through nursing education and ensure a robust global supply of highly educated nurses. Formed in December 2005, the Global Alliance on Nursing Education (GANE) includes representatives from Australia & New Zealand, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States who are committed to enhancing the educational preparation of registered nurses (RNs), expanding opportunities for nursing education, and addressing student enrollment concerns, including the growing shortage of nurse faculty. GANE members include the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN), the Council of Deans and Heads of United Kingdom University Faculties and Health Professions (CoD), and the Council of Deans of Nursing and Midwifery (Australia & New Zealand) (CDNM(ANZ)).
Academic Leaders Form New Global Alliance on Nursing Education to Focus on Improving Patient Care Worldwide Four of the world’s leading nursing education organizations have established a new alliance to improve patient care through nursing education and ensure a robust global supply of highly educated nurses. Formed in December 2005, the Global Alliance on Nursing Education (GANE) includes representatives from Australia & New Zealand, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States who are committed to enhancing the educational preparation of registered nurses (RNs), expanding opportunities for nursing education, and addressing student enrollment concerns, including the growing shortage of nurse faculty. GANE members include the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN), the Council of Deans and Heads of United Kingdom University Faculties and Health Professions (CoD), and the Council of Deans of Nursing and Midwifery (Australia & New Zealand) (CDNM(ANZ)).
2005
December
December 12, 2005
With Enrollments Rising for the 5th Consecutive Year, U.S. Nursing Schools Turn Away More Than 30,000 Qualified Applications in 2005 AACN released preliminary survey data today which show that enrollment in entry-level baccalaureate nursing programs increased by 13.0 percent from 2004 to 2005. Though this increase is welcome, surveyed nursing colleges and universities denied 32,617 qualified applications due primarily to a shortage of nurse educators. AACN is very concerned about the increasing number of qualified students being turned away from nursing programs each year since the federal government is projecting a shortfall of 800,000 registered nurses (RNs) by the year 2020.
With Enrollments Rising for the 5th Consecutive Year, U.S. Nursing Schools Turn Away More Than 30,000 Qualified Applications in 2005 AACN released preliminary survey data today which show that enrollment in entry-level baccalaureate nursing programs increased by 13.0 percent from 2004 to 2005. Though this increase is welcome, surveyed nursing colleges and universities denied 32,617 qualified applications due primarily to a shortage of nurse educators. AACN is very concerned about the increasing number of qualified students being turned away from nursing programs each year since the federal government is projecting a shortfall of 800,000 registered nurses (RNs) by the year 2020.
December 06, 2005
Hartford Institute / AACN Award Honors Nursing Schools for Innovative Gerontology Curricula The John A. Hartford Foundation Institute for Geriatric Nursing, in collaboration with AACN, is pleased to announce the winners of the 2005 Awards for Baccalaureate Education in Geriatric Nursing.
Hartford Institute / AACN Award Honors Nursing Schools for Innovative Gerontology Curricula The John A. Hartford Foundation Institute for Geriatric Nursing, in collaboration with AACN, is pleased to announce the winners of the 2005 Awards for Baccalaureate Education in Geriatric Nursing.
October
October 20, 2005
ANA Joins the AACN Clinical Nurse Leader Implementation and Evaluation Task Forces AACN)has invited the American Nurses Association (ANA) to join the Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) Implementation and Evaluation Task Forces.
ANA Joins the AACN Clinical Nurse Leader Implementation and Evaluation Task Forces AACN)has invited the American Nurses Association (ANA) to join the Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) Implementation and Evaluation Task Forces.
October 20, 2005
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Moves to Consider for Accreditation Only Practice Doctorates with the DNP Degree Title
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Moves to Consider for Accreditation Only Practice Doctorates with the DNP Degree Title
September
September 28, 2005
AACN Recognizes the American Organization of Nurse Executives with the 2005 BSN Champion Award The Board of Directors of AACN is pleased to announce that the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) has been selected to receive the 2005 BSN Champion Award. The AACN Board created this new honor to recognize organizations and practice settings that place a high value on preparing nurses in Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree programs. AONE, the national organization for nurse executives in the practice arena, was selected after releasing a statement in April 2005 which advocates the baccalaureate degree as the appropriate preparation for nurses and calls for working collaboratively with educators to prepare all registered nurses (RNs) in bachelor’s degree programs.
AACN Recognizes the American Organization of Nurse Executives with the 2005 BSN Champion Award The Board of Directors of AACN is pleased to announce that the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) has been selected to receive the 2005 BSN Champion Award. The AACN Board created this new honor to recognize organizations and practice settings that place a high value on preparing nurses in Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree programs. AONE, the national organization for nurse executives in the practice arena, was selected after releasing a statement in April 2005 which advocates the baccalaureate degree as the appropriate preparation for nurses and calls for working collaboratively with educators to prepare all registered nurses (RNs) in bachelor’s degree programs.
September 12, 2005
AACN Applauds the National Academy of Sciences’ Report Which Supports the Practice Doctorate in Nursing and Calls for More Nurse Scientists AACN applauds a recent report from the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) that calls for nursing to develop a “non-research clinical doctorate” to prepare expert practitioners who can also serve as clinical faculty. This recommendation supports AACN’s position statement adopted in October 2004 which recognizes the practice doctorate as the terminal degree in nursing practice. AACN also supports the recommendations related to doubling the number of nurse scientists and increasing the number of productive research years for nurses prepared in PhD, DNSc and similar doctoral programs.
AACN Applauds the National Academy of Sciences’ Report Which Supports the Practice Doctorate in Nursing and Calls for More Nurse Scientists AACN applauds a recent report from the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) that calls for nursing to develop a “non-research clinical doctorate” to prepare expert practitioners who can also serve as clinical faculty. This recommendation supports AACN’s position statement adopted in October 2004 which recognizes the practice doctorate as the terminal degree in nursing practice. AACN also supports the recommendations related to doubling the number of nurse scientists and increasing the number of productive research years for nurses prepared in PhD, DNSc and similar doctoral programs.
September 09, 2005
Nursing Schools Nationwide Are Mobilized to Accommodate Students and Faculty Displaced by Hurricane Katrina AACN applauds the efforts of nursing schools nationwide to accommodate the 3,000 nursing students and faculty displaced by Hurricane Katrina. More than 100 schools representing 35 states and the District of Columbia have made arrangements to accept students on an expedited basis, provide housing when possible, and offer nurse faculty opportunities to teach while their home institutions in New Orleans and the surrounding area remain closed.
Nursing Schools Nationwide Are Mobilized to Accommodate Students and Faculty Displaced by Hurricane Katrina AACN applauds the efforts of nursing schools nationwide to accommodate the 3,000 nursing students and faculty displaced by Hurricane Katrina. More than 100 schools representing 35 states and the District of Columbia have made arrangements to accept students on an expedited basis, provide housing when possible, and offer nurse faculty opportunities to teach while their home institutions in New Orleans and the surrounding area remain closed.
August
August 09, 2005
The John A. Hartford Foundation Awards New Funding to AACN to Support Faculty Development in Geriatric Nursing AACN is pleased to announce that The John A. Hartford Foundation has generously awarded the organization a $2.6 million grant to support a new initiative titled Enhancing Gerontology Content in Baccalaureate Programs. Funding will be used to prepare a cadre of nursing faculty with the necessary knowledge, skills and resources to strengthen geriatric content in senior-level baccalaureate program courses. Nurse educators completing this program will be expected to share their new expertise with their faculty colleagues as well as students preparing to enter the nursing workforce.
The John A. Hartford Foundation Awards New Funding to AACN to Support Faculty Development in Geriatric Nursing AACN is pleased to announce that The John A. Hartford Foundation has generously awarded the organization a $2.6 million grant to support a new initiative titled Enhancing Gerontology Content in Baccalaureate Programs. Funding will be used to prepare a cadre of nursing faculty with the necessary knowledge, skills and resources to strengthen geriatric content in senior-level baccalaureate program courses. Nurse educators completing this program will be expected to share their new expertise with their faculty colleagues as well as students preparing to enter the nursing workforce.
August 02, 2005
AACN Applauds the Introduction of the Nurse Faculty Education Act in the U.S. Senate AACN applauds the recent introduction of the Nurse Faculty Education Act of 2005 (S. 1575) which addresses one of the leading drivers of the nursing shortage, the insufficient supply of nurse educators. Championed by Senators Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) and John Cornyn (R-TX), this legislation proposes to increase the number of doctorally-prepared nurses needed to assume faculty positions at nursing schools nationwide.
AACN Applauds the Introduction of the Nurse Faculty Education Act in the U.S. Senate AACN applauds the recent introduction of the Nurse Faculty Education Act of 2005 (S. 1575) which addresses one of the leading drivers of the nursing shortage, the insufficient supply of nurse educators. Championed by Senators Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) and John Cornyn (R-TX), this legislation proposes to increase the number of doctorally-prepared nurses needed to assume faculty positions at nursing schools nationwide.
August 02, 2005
AACN Commends Efforts by Congress to Provide New Funding to Address the Nurse Faculty Shortage AACN today announced its support for new federal legislation that would effectively address the nation’s serious and growing shortage of nurse educators. Introduced late last week by Representatives Nita Lowey (D-NY), Peter King (R-NY), and Lois Capps (D-CA), the Nurse Education, Expansion and Development (NEED) Act (H.R. 3569) would provide funding to nursing schools to overcome obstacles to increasing student capacity. According to AACN’s latest survey, the primary reason nursing schools are unable to enroll more students and better address the nursing shortage is the insufficient supply of qualified nursing faculty.
AACN Commends Efforts by Congress to Provide New Funding to Address the Nurse Faculty Shortage AACN today announced its support for new federal legislation that would effectively address the nation’s serious and growing shortage of nurse educators. Introduced late last week by Representatives Nita Lowey (D-NY), Peter King (R-NY), and Lois Capps (D-CA), the Nurse Education, Expansion and Development (NEED) Act (H.R. 3569) would provide funding to nursing schools to overcome obstacles to increasing student capacity. According to AACN’s latest survey, the primary reason nursing schools are unable to enroll more students and better address the nursing shortage is the insufficient supply of qualified nursing faculty.
July
July 26, 2005
Monster Healthcare Joins with AACN on New Scholarship Program to Help Alleviate the Nurse Faculty Shortage Monster Healthcare and AACN today announced the creation of a new scholarship program to address the growing shortage of nurse educators. The Monster Healthcare-AACN Nursing Faculty Scholarship is designed to increase the number of nurse educators needed to expand student capacity in entry-level nursing programs.
Monster Healthcare Joins with AACN on New Scholarship Program to Help Alleviate the Nurse Faculty Shortage Monster Healthcare and AACN today announced the creation of a new scholarship program to address the growing shortage of nurse educators. The Monster Healthcare-AACN Nursing Faculty Scholarship is designed to increase the number of nurse educators needed to expand student capacity in entry-level nursing programs.
May
May 06, 2005
AACN Applauds Decision of the AONE Board to Move Registered Nursing Education to the Baccalaureate Level AACN applauds the recent statement from the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) to move the education level of registered nurses to the baccalaureate level in the future. AACN has long advocated for creating a more highly educated nursing workforce in the interest of improving patient safety and providing better care. Nurse executives, federal agencies, the military, national nursing organizations, health care foundations, Magnet Hospitals, and minority nurse advocacy groups all recognize the unique value that baccalaureate-prepared nurses bring to the practice setting.
AACN Applauds Decision of the AONE Board to Move Registered Nursing Education to the Baccalaureate Level AACN applauds the recent statement from the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) to move the education level of registered nurses to the baccalaureate level in the future. AACN has long advocated for creating a more highly educated nursing workforce in the interest of improving patient safety and providing better care. Nurse executives, federal agencies, the military, national nursing organizations, health care foundations, Magnet Hospitals, and minority nurse advocacy groups all recognize the unique value that baccalaureate-prepared nurses bring to the practice setting.
March
March 09, 2005
CDC Director Julie Gerberding to Present the Nursing Spectrum-Gannett Foundation Lecture at AACN's Annual Meeting AACN is pleased to announce that Dr. Julie Gerberding, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), will present the 2005 Nursing Spectrum-Gannett Foundation Lectureship on Sunday, March 20, 2005 at 5pm during AACN's annual meeting. Dr. Gerberding's presentation on "Policy and Politics in Nursing" will addresses her experiences in the healthcare policy arena and offer advice to nursing school deans on furthering their own policy agendas.
CDC Director Julie Gerberding to Present the Nursing Spectrum-Gannett Foundation Lecture at AACN's Annual Meeting AACN is pleased to announce that Dr. Julie Gerberding, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), will present the 2005 Nursing Spectrum-Gannett Foundation Lectureship on Sunday, March 20, 2005 at 5pm during AACN's annual meeting. Dr. Gerberding's presentation on "Policy and Politics in Nursing" will addresses her experiences in the healthcare policy arena and offer advice to nursing school deans on furthering their own policy agendas.
March 08, 2005
New Data Confirms Shortage of Nursing School Faculty Hinders Efforts to Address the Nation's Nursing Shortage According to new survey data released today by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), enrollments in entry-level baccalaureate programs in nursing increased by 14.1 percent in fall 2004 over the previous year. This enrollment increase is even greater than AACN's preliminary data released on December 15, 2004 which showed a 10.6 percent increase. Despite this significant gain, more than 32,000 qualified applications were turned away from baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs last year, including almost 3,000 students who could potentially fill faculty roles.
New Data Confirms Shortage of Nursing School Faculty Hinders Efforts to Address the Nation's Nursing Shortage According to new survey data released today by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), enrollments in entry-level baccalaureate programs in nursing increased by 14.1 percent in fall 2004 over the previous year. This enrollment increase is even greater than AACN's preliminary data released on December 15, 2004 which showed a 10.6 percent increase. Despite this significant gain, more than 32,000 qualified applications were turned away from baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs last year, including almost 3,000 students who could potentially fill faculty roles.
February
February 28, 2005
Evaluation of ELNEC Faculty Training Program Shows Growing National Commitment to Strengthening Nursing Care The End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC), a national initiative to improve end-of-life care (EOL), has just published data in the January 2005 issue of the Journal of Palliative Medicine which shows widespread dissemination and adoption of best practices related to EOL nursing care. These data were collected from five training courses developed to enhance expertise in nursing faculty teaching in undergraduate and continuing education programs. Over a 12-month period, 502 faculty members representing 460 different nursing programs from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico received ELNEC training and shared this new knowledge with students and colleagues in a variety of educational settings.
Evaluation of ELNEC Faculty Training Program Shows Growing National Commitment to Strengthening Nursing Care The End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC), a national initiative to improve end-of-life care (EOL), has just published data in the January 2005 issue of the Journal of Palliative Medicine which shows widespread dissemination and adoption of best practices related to EOL nursing care. These data were collected from five training courses developed to enhance expertise in nursing faculty teaching in undergraduate and continuing education programs. Over a 12-month period, 502 faculty members representing 460 different nursing programs from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico received ELNEC training and shared this new knowledge with students and colleagues in a variety of educational settings.
February 08, 2005
AACN Pleased that Funding for Nursing Education is Preserved in the President’s FY 2006 Budget Request Today, AACN announced its support for the $150 million in funding for nursing education included in President Bush’s FY 2006 budget proposal. Though the president called for the elimination of other programs that prepare health professionals, funding for nursing was requested at the current level for Nursing Workforce Development programs (Title VIII of the Public Health Service Act). AACN is concerned, however, that the elimination of the other health professions education programs (Title VII) will severely limit access to health care for underserved populations.
AACN Pleased that Funding for Nursing Education is Preserved in the President’s FY 2006 Budget Request Today, AACN announced its support for the $150 million in funding for nursing education included in President Bush’s FY 2006 budget proposal. Though the president called for the elimination of other programs that prepare health professionals, funding for nursing was requested at the current level for Nursing Workforce Development programs (Title VIII of the Public Health Service Act). AACN is concerned, however, that the elimination of the other health professions education programs (Title VII) will severely limit access to health care for underserved populations.
January
January 31, 2005
AACN Awards Grant Monies to 18 Schools of Nursing in Support of Careers in Geriatric Nursing Hartford Foundation Supports Efforts to Improve Care for Older Adults AACN has awarded grant monies to 18 nursing schools across the country to increase the pool of nurses prepared as experts in providing health care to older adults. With funding from The John A. Hartford Foundation of New York, grant monies will be used to provide scholarships for over 70 new graduate students pursuing careers as geriatric advanced practice nurses.
AACN Awards Grant Monies to 18 Schools of Nursing in Support of Careers in Geriatric Nursing Hartford Foundation Supports Efforts to Improve Care for Older Adults AACN has awarded grant monies to 18 nursing schools across the country to increase the pool of nurses prepared as experts in providing health care to older adults. With funding from The John A. Hartford Foundation of New York, grant monies will be used to provide scholarships for over 70 new graduate students pursuing careers as geriatric advanced practice nurses.
2004
December
December 15, 2004
Enrollment Increases at U.S. Nursing Schools Are Moderating While Thousands of Qualified Students Are Turned Away AACN announced today that enrollment in entry-level baccalaureate programs in nursing increased by 10.6 percent in 2004 over the previous year. Though this increase is welcome, nursing colleges and universities denied 26,340 qualified applications this year due primarily to a shortage of nurse educators. With the government projecting a shortfall of 800,000 nurses by the year 2020, AACN is concerned that too few nurses are entering the workforce given the growing demand for nursing care.
Enrollment Increases at U.S. Nursing Schools Are Moderating While Thousands of Qualified Students Are Turned Away AACN announced today that enrollment in entry-level baccalaureate programs in nursing increased by 10.6 percent in 2004 over the previous year. Though this increase is welcome, nursing colleges and universities denied 26,340 qualified applications this year due primarily to a shortage of nurse educators. With the government projecting a shortfall of 800,000 nurses by the year 2020, AACN is concerned that too few nurses are entering the workforce given the growing demand for nursing care.
October
2003
September
September 23, 2003
AACN Applauds New Study that Confirms Link Between Nursing Education and Patient Mortality Rates
AACN Applauds New Study that Confirms Link Between Nursing Education and Patient Mortality Rates
