Past News Releases
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
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 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
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
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.
May
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 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.
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
June
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
February
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
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.
August
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
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
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 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
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.
2006
November
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.
2005
December
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
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 12, 2005
AACN Applauds the National Academy of Sciences' Report which Supports the Development of the Practice Doctorate in Nursing
AACN Applauds the National Academy of Sciences' Report which Supports the Development of the Practice Doctorate in Nursing
2004
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
