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Innovations in Professional Nursing Education Awards

This award recognizes the outstanding work of 性视界member schools to re-envision traditional models for nursing education and lead programmatic change. Innovation awards, including a monetary prize of $1,000, will be given annually in four institutional categories:

  • Small/Liberal Arts Colleges
  • Private Colleges/Universities
  • Public Colleges/Universities
  • Academic Health Centers (AHC)

The submission deadline for applications is May 15, 2025 at 5:00 pm (ET).

Schools submitting nominations must show that the programmatic innovation:

  • Shows evidence of execution and subsequent sustainability for at least 12 months after a full execution cycle
  • Serves as a catalyst for change within the curriculum and/or educational mission of the institution
  • Has the potential for replication and dissemination
  • Has involved teams of faculty when possible (e.g., across programs, disciplines)Is consistent with AACN’s mission and vision
  • Demonstrates advancement of professional nursing education

Nominations will be reviewed by the 性视界Membership Committee with recommendations forwarded to the full Board of Directors for endorsement. Programs receiving an award will be invited to send representatives to accept the honor at the Academic Nursing Leadership Conference.

For more information, contact 性视界Membership Director Beth Aronson at 202-463-6930, ext. 263 or baronson@aacnnursing.org.

2024 Winners

Public Colleges and Universities: Old Dominion University

Private Colleges and Universities: Samuel Merritt University

2023 Winners

Academic Health Centers: University of Rochester | View Photo

Public Colleges and Universities: University of North Carolina Greensboro | View Photo

Private Colleges and Universities: Southern New Hampshire University | View Photo

2022 Winners

Academic Health Centers: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Public Colleges and Universities: The Ohio State University

Private Colleges and Universities: Villanova University

Small/Liberal Arts Colleges: Saint Francis University

2021 Winners

Public Colleges/Universities: The Ohio State University

Private Colleges/Universities: University of Indianapolis

2020 Winners

Small/Liberal Arts Schools: Lakeview College of Nursing

Public Colleges/Universities: University of Missouri-Columbia

Private Colleges/Universities: Immaculata University

Academic Health Centers: Uniformed Services University

2019 Winners

Small/Liberal Arts Schools: Lakeview College of Nursing

Public Colleges/Universities: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Private Colleges/Universities: University of San Francisco

Academic Health Centers: University of Cincinnati

2018 Winners

Small/Liberal Arts Schools: Saint Francis University

Public Schools without an AHC: