American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
Blaine Hoffman has a diverse professional background, currently serving as an Engagement Coordinator and Accreditation Assistant at the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) since January 2023. Responsibilities include processing accreditation documents and supporting chief nurse administrators and volunteers. Prior experience includes working as a Research Assistant at the Disciplined Reading and Learning Research Lab, where coding video data and conducting interviews were key tasks. Blaine also held various roles in customer service and retail, including positions at MOM's Organic Market, Domino's, Apple, and Rita's Italian Ice, demonstrating strong organizational and communication skills. Academic credentials include a Bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Maryland and an Associate of Arts in General Studies from the College of Southern Maryland.
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is the national voice for academic nursing education. AACN works to establish quality standards for nursing education; assists schools in implementing those standards; influences the nursing profession to improve health care; and promotes public support for professional nursing education, research, and practice. Values: In all of AACN's programs and services, continuous attention is directed to core principles: • Respecting and including diversity of opinion, experience, and culture. • Open and responsive communication • Quality, efficiency, and accountability in the implementation and evaluation of activities • Positioning through integrity Membership: AACN today represents 825 member schools of nursing at public and private universities and senior colleges nationwide. These schools offer a mix of baccalaureate, graduate, and post-graduate programs. The dean or chief nurse administrator serves as the representative to AACN, though the association serves all members of the academic unit. For more information about AACN, visit www.aacnnursing.org/about.