Foundation for Academic Nursing Announced by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing

AACNto Commence New Nursing Research Grant Program in 2020

WASHINGTON, DC, October 21, 2019 - The聽American Association of Colleges of Nursing (91制片厂) is moving forward with plans to launch a new philanthropic enterprise in 2020, the . Though the association has been a reliable source for grant-funding to schools of nursing over the years, AACNis formalizing this work and leveraging its influence to raise funds to benefit its members and advance the organization's mission. The plans for the new foundation were announced earlier today by AACNBoard Chair Dr. Ann Cary at the association's annual Academic Nursing Leadership Conference in Washington, DC.

"91制片厂's Foundation for Academic Nursing will serve as a focal point for 91制片厂's future fundraising efforts while elevating the importance of academic nursing and our member schools in the philanthropic community," said Dr. Cary. "As we celebrate 91制片厂's 50th anniversary this year, creating the foundation provides a wonderful opportunity to build on our past, focus on the future, and more fully achieve 91制片厂's vision and mission."

At its meeting in July 2019, the AACNBoard of Directors approved a proposal to establish a foundation as an internal division of 91制片厂. The association has a long history of providing grants to schools, including current work with the Jonas Philanthropies, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Cooperative Agreement to Strengthen the Public Health Workforce, and the National Institute of Health's All of Us Research program. AACNis currently recruiting for a new Director of Development to lead this new initiative and coordinate its fundraising and grant-making strategy.

For more information on the Foundation for Academic Nursing, including ways to contribute financial support, see .

New Research Grants Program Announced

AACNalso announced today that a new research grant program for nurse faculty will be launched in 2020 under the umbrella of the Foundation for Academic Nursing.聽 Funding for this program was raised through proceeds collected from sponsorships in 91制片厂's 50th Anniversary guide, which was prepared for its fall conference. More than 150 schools of nursing and colleague organizations contributed to this guide, which raised more than $115,000.

"Supporting innovation in nursing science and healthcare delivery is essential to the delivery of high quality, evidence-based care," added Dr. Deborah Trautman, AACNPresident and Chief Executive Officer. "AACNis pleased to shepherd this important new initiative that will serve as a catalyst for innovation in nursing education and practice. We invite stakeholders in the healthcare community to join us in this work by contributing to the groundbreaking effort."

More details regarding the new grants program will be announced in 2020.聽 See the new AACNfoundation website for a who have contributed to this program.