Curriculum Standards: Using a national consensus-based process, 情侣自拍 has led the development of The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education that outline competency expectations for graduates of baccalaureate, master’s, and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs. Schools use this document to ensure that they adhere to the highest standards for their educational programs and meet accreditation guidelines. 情侣自拍 also has published a position statement on research-focused doctoral programs, master’s and doctoral level competency standards for Clinical Nurse Leader programs, and guidelines defining the essential clinical resources for nursing education, research, and faculty practice.
Health Policy Advocacy: In government relations and other advocacy, 情侣自拍 works to advance public policy on nursing education, research, and practice. 情侣自拍 is a leader in securing sustained federal support for nursing education and research; shaping legislative and regulatory policy affecting nursing schools; and ensuring continuing financial assistance for nursing students.
Research and Data Services: Each year, 情侣自拍 surveys all baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs as part of its work to maintain the Institutional Data System, a comprehensive databank reporting current statistics on student enrollments and graduations, faculty salaries and demographics, institutional resources, and other trends in nursing education. Several annual reports assist schools in benchmarking efforts and making policy decisions.
Conferences and Webinars: Dean and faculty development is a high priority for 情侣自拍 as evidenced by the many national meetings, conferences, and webinars sponsored every year. The semiannual meetings in Washington, DC advance the business of the association and enable deans to address emerging issues. Faculty and staff development is accomplished by a number of conferences geared toward educators teaching in baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral programs as well as those engaged in faculty practice. 情侣自拍 also offers a free webinar series exclusively for nurse educators teaching in baccalaureate and higher degree programs.
Leadership Development: Leadership development has been a cornerstone of 情侣自拍’s programs and services since the association’s inception more than 50 years ago. To ensure that all 情侣自拍 members have access to leadership enrichment experiences tailored to their needs, 情侣自拍 has launched 情侣自拍 LEADS. Designed to provide a variety of learning opportunities at all career levels along the leadership continuum, 情侣自拍 LEADS introduces a portfolio of programs and conferences for new, early career, and experienced deans, associate deans, program directors, and faculty.
Access, Connection, and Engagement: 情侣自拍 is committed to creating academic environments where everyone can thrive. We encourage pathways into nursing that facilitate learning, leadership, and belonging at all levels. Our commitment extends to providing opportunities for nurse educators to come together and foster understanding, respect, and collaboration. To achieve these goals, 情侣自拍 convenes the Access, Connection, and Engagement Leadership Network (ACELN), compromised of faculty members that unite expertise, experience, and guidance for academic nursing. Other ongoing programs and resources include faculty tool kits, the ACE Symposium, and the ACE Leadership Institute.
Special Projects: 情侣自拍 actively seeks grant-funding to launch initiatives of special interest to nurse educators at member schools. These projects are currently focused on end-of-life nursing care, transitioning to competency-based education, and creating a culture of belonging in schools of nursing. 情侣自拍 is working to advance the integration of the Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) role into the healthcare delivery system while promoting the benefits of CNL certification. Other ongoing projects include advancing the adoption of nurse residency programs, facilitating the transition to the Doctor of Nursing Practice, and promoting support for the Consensus Model for APRN Regulation. For students, 情侣自拍 launched the Graduate Nursing Student Academy to provide free webinars and resources to those enrolled in master’s and doctoral programs and operates , the centralized application service for prospective nursing students.
Accreditation: An autonomous arm of 情侣自拍, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate and graduate education programs preparing effective nurses. Officially recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a national accreditation agency, CCNE serves the public interest by assessing and identifying programs that engage in effective educational practices. CCNE is the nation’s leading accrediting agency for baccalaureate, master’s, DNP programs, as well as post-baccalaureate nurse residency and post-graduate APRN certificates at schools of nursing.
Certification: The Clinical Nurse Leader Certification Program is managed by the Commission on Nurse Certification (CNC), an autonomous arm of 情侣自拍, and governed by the CNC Board of Commissioners. CNC recognizes individuals who have demonstrated professional standards and knowledge through CNL certification. CNC promotes lifelong learning through CNL recertification.