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.

Health Care

Nursing & Residential Care

American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)

Deborah Trautman

Nichelle A. Thomas Bsn Rn

Mary Friel Fanning Dnp, Rn, Neabc

Linda Rusch

Elizabeth Jacobs

Bridget Bingle

Joan Stanley

Jennifer Ahearn Mba, Cae

Alexa Tehansky

Brigit Carter

Heather Shelford

Taylor Jaczko

Di Fang

Tony Dempsey

Robert Rosseter

The Data and Research Team at AACN is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating data related to academic nursing education and workforce trends. This team supports AACN's mission by providing evidence-based insights to inform policy, enhance educational standards, and promote the impact of academic nursing on healthcare. Their work enables member institutions to make informed decisions and continuously improve nursing education programs.

Data and Research Team

Coordination and Assistance Team

Nursing and Clinical Education

Leadership Team

Data and Research Team

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Other teams at American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)

Coordination and Assistance Team

Nursing and Clinical Education

Leadership Team