American Association of Colleges of Nursing

Yale School of Nursing to Launch Its First Online Master's Degree Programs In Collaboration With Noodle

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Monday, July 18, 2022

NEW HAVEN, Conn. and NEW YORK, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yale School of Nursing today announced plans to launch its first fully online master's degree programs in collaboration with Noodle , the country's fastest-growing online learning network.

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  • NEW HAVEN, Conn. and NEW YORK, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yale School of Nursing today announced plans to launch its first fully online master's degree programs in collaboration with Noodle , the country's fastest-growing online learning network.
  • "With 100 years of experience and excellence behind us, Yale School of Nursing is thrilled to launch our first fully online MSN program in an area that the world desperately needs," said Yale School of Nursing Dean Ann Kurth, PhD, CNM, MPH, FAAN, FACNM.
  • "We are honored that Yale School of Nursing had the confidence in Noodle to launch their first online master's degree program with us," said Lee Bradshaw, Noodle's Chief Strategy Officer.
  • Since January 2019, Noodle has launched as many online programs with elite U.S. universities as have all of its competitors combined.

Herzing University Launches New Doctor of Nursing Practice Program for Summer 2022

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Monday, June 13, 2022

MILWAUKEE, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Herzing University announced today the launch of its new online Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) scheduled to begin enrollment on September 7, 2022. This two-year program is geared toward advanced practice nurses and those who have earned a master's degree in nursing.

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  • MILWAUKEE, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Herzing University announced today the launch of its new online Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) scheduled to begin enrollment on September 7, 2022.
  • This two-year program is geared toward advanced practice nurses and those who have earned a master's degree in nursing.
  • From 2013 through 2022, U.S. News & World Report has continually recognized Herzing University as having some of the best online programs nationally.
  • In June 2022, Herzing introduced a new Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program designed to allow students access to another career-focused pathway driven by current and future industry demand.

Roseman University College of Nursing adds Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program

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Thursday, June 2, 2022

HENDERSON, Nev., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The College of Nursing at Roseman University of Health Sciences has launched a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program as the University continues to add in-demand degrees that bolster local, regional, and national healthcare systems and infrastructures.

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  • HENDERSON, Nev., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The College of Nursing at Roseman University of Health Sciences has launched a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program as the University continues to add in-demand degrees that bolster local, regional, and national healthcare systems and infrastructures.
  • "Today, nurses have an increasing role in patient care, as well as improving delivery systems and outcomes, that require the highest level of clinical and leadership education," said Roseman University College of Nursing Dean Brian Oxhorn, BSN, MSN, PhD.
  • Roseman University of Health Sciences will also offer a Doctor of Medicine through its College of Medicine once it becomes accredited.
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AACN Board Chair Cynthia McCurren Testifies Before House Appropriations Subcommittee to Request Continued Support for Nursing Education and Research

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Thursday, May 26, 2022

Throughout her testimony, Dr. McCurren outlined the current landscape of nursing education and underscored the essential need for further investments.

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  • Throughout her testimony, Dr. McCurren outlined the current landscape of nursing education and underscored the essential need for further investments.
  • AACN will continue to work with our Nursing Community Coalition partners and Congress to ensure that investments in nursing education, workforce, and research remain a top priority.
  • The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is the national voice for academic nursing representing more than 850 schools of nursing nationwide.
  • AACN establishes quality standards for nursing education, influences the nursing profession to improve health care, and promotes public support of baccalaureate and graduate nursing education, research, and practice.

AACN Accelerates Innovation in Nursing Education through a New Project Funded by the American Nurses Foundation

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

This project is designed to accelerate transformation in nursing education by supporting innovative approaches to competency development and skills assessment for new nurses.

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  • This project is designed to accelerate transformation in nursing education by supporting innovative approaches to competency development and skills assessment for new nurses.
  • The American Nurses Foundation is the charitable and philanthropic arm of the American Nurses Association (ANA), with the mission to transform the nations health through the power of nursing.
  • The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is the national voice for academic nursing representing more than 850 schools of nursing nationwide.
  • AACN establishes quality standards for nursing education, influences the nursing profession to improve health care, and promotes public support of baccalaureate and graduate nursing education, research, and practice.

Health Carousel Announces $200,000, Three-Year Commitment to Support Nurse Education

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Thursday, May 12, 2022

Additionally, Chamberlain University was named a preferred nursing education partner for Health Carousel earlier this week.

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  • Additionally, Chamberlain University was named a preferred nursing education partner for Health Carousel earlier this week.
  • In Uganda, funds are being used to establish a nurse training lab in coordination with the Uganda Nurse and Midwives Union.
  • Earl Dalton, Health Carousel Chief Nursing Officer explains that these investments have a direct impact on patient care.
  • Health Carousel has a steadfast dedication to the highest industry standards, which are without equal in the industry.

National Nurses Week Events at University of Phoenix Feature College of Nursing Dean Raelene Brooks

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Monday, May 9, 2022

The University of Phoenix College of Nursing Dean Raelene Brooks, Ph.D., RN, led a panel event hosted by the universitys Southern California Campus on Saturday, May 7, in collaboration with the universitys Workforce Solutions team.

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  • The University of Phoenix College of Nursing Dean Raelene Brooks, Ph.D., RN, led a panel event hosted by the universitys Southern California Campus on Saturday, May 7, in collaboration with the universitys Workforce Solutions team.
  • National Nurses Week is an opportunity to bring more visibility to nurses for their leadership abilities, their highly specialized knowledge and critical thinking skills - and their compassion, shares Brooks.
  • University of Phoenix supports and celebrates the tired and tireless efforts of our nations nurses at this event.
  • She is a Doris Howell Scholar and an active member of several professional nursing associations including American Association of Colleges of Nursing, National League of Nursing, and Association for Critical Care Nursing.

Sentinel U® Launches Advanced Practice Series™ to Help Advanced Practice Learners Hone Their Skills

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Monday, May 9, 2022

The Advanced Practice Series provides learners with an authentic and immersive real-world experience.

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  • The Advanced Practice Series provides learners with an authentic and immersive real-world experience.
  • Designed specifically for advanced practice learners, the new simulation series' authentic virtual encounters enable nurse practitioner, physician assistant/associate (PA) and nursing students to hone the clinical judgement and decision-making skills necessary to make accurate diagnoses and establish proper plans of care.
  • The Advanced Practice Series provides learners with an authentic and immersive real-world experience.
  • The Advanced Practice Series features EMPOWER, Sentinel U's self-led, asynchronous standardized debrief experience designed to allow learners to critically analyze their performance.

HCA Healthcare Announces $1.5 Million Partnership With Florida International University to Address National Nursing Faculty Shortage

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

HCA Florida Healthcare and FIU have a longstanding relationship and a shared commitment to serving South Florida, said Chuck Hall, national group president of HCA Healthcare.

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  • HCA Florida Healthcare and FIU have a longstanding relationship and a shared commitment to serving South Florida, said Chuck Hall, national group president of HCA Healthcare.
  • We are excited to announce this partnership with FIU that helps address one of the challenges in overcoming the national nursing shortage, said Sherri Neal, chief diversity officer of HCA Healthcare.
  • In 2019, HCA Healthcare donated $3.5 million to the University of Houston (UH) College of Nursing to benefit the faculty, staff and students.
  • All references to Company, HCA and HCA Healthcare as used throughout this document refer to HCA Healthcare, Inc. and its affiliates.

Concorde-Kansas City to Offer Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022

KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Concorde Career Colleges, Inc., a national leader in health care education, has launched a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program at its Kansas City campus to help address the widespread shortage of registered nurses (RN).

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  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Concorde Career Colleges, Inc., a national leader in health care education,has launched a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program at its Kansas City campus to help address the widespread shortage of registered nurses (RN).
  • An average of 194,500 job opening for RNs are projected each year, notes the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics .
  • "We want to prepare our students for the evolving health care career environments in which they will work," said Kate Packard, Concorde-Kansas City Campus President.
  • "Nursing programs in the greater Kansas City area were unable to keep up with the need for new nurses even before the pandemic," recalled Concorde-Kansas City Director of Nursing Nicholas Plisowski.