American Association of Colleges of Nursing
National voice for academic nursing since 1969.
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Founded in 1969, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is the national voice for academic nursing. It sets quality standards for nursing education, helps schools apply them, and advocates for the profession to improve healthcare. The AACN represents over 890 member schools at public and private universities across the country.
Graduate Nursing Student Academy
The Graduate Nursing Student Academy (GNSA) is a national branch of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing focused on master’s, doctoral, and post-graduate nursing students. It serves as the collective national voice for these students, emphasizing leadership, professional growth, scholarly work, and advocacy. The GNSA offers webinars, leadership training, networking, academic support, mentoring, and career resources.
Its key initiative, the GNSA Advocacy Leader Program, selects students nationwide for policy training and health advocacy. Members also access recognition programs, conference travel support, awards, and funding. Membership is free for graduate nursing students at AACN member schools.
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