Progression Indicators Feedback Period Open Now Through April 16 for Deans and Essentials Champions As AACN continues to drive academic nursing’s transition to competency-based education, the association is working to develop a national consensus for progression indicators—the... Monday, March 31, 2025 | Education, Essentials
Rounds with Leadership: Taking the Pulse on Essentials Implementation When AACN member schools voted to endorse the Essentials in April 2021, academic nursing made the bold decision to transform how we prepare nurses for professional practice. This turning point in... Wednesday, January 29, 2025 | Essentials, Rounds with Leadership
Rounds with Leadership: Moving Ahead with Essentials Implementation Three years ago, AACN members made a bold decision to transform the future of nursing education and practice. With the endorsement of The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing... Wednesday, May 29, 2024 | Essentials, Rounds with Leadership
AACN Reaffirms Support for Full Implementation of The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education AACN is committed to achieving the preferred future for nursing education outlined in the 2021 Essentials and to communicating the fundamental "WHY" behind the importance of fully... Tuesday, April 30, 2024 | Education, Essentials, Press Release
New AACN White Paper Released: Practice Experiences in Entry-Level Post-Licensure Nursing Programs The AACN Board of Directors endorsed a new white paper titled Practice Experiences in Entry-Level Post-Licensure Nursing Programs. This document replaces a previous version... Wednesday, April 17, 2024 | Education, Essentials