Our mission is to advance population health through quality community/public health nursing education, research and practice.

About ACHNE

About ACHNE


ACHNE provides a meeting ground for those committed to excellence in community and public health nursing education, research, and practice.

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ACHNE focuses on research in the area of nursing education and staff development

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Who We Are

The Association of Community Health Nursing Educators (ACHNE) provides a meeting ground for those committed to excellence in community and public health nursing education, research, and practice.  ACHNE was established in 1978 and is run by elected volunteer leaders who guide the organization in providing networking through the quarterly newsletter and membership directory and providing educational opportunities through publications and the Annual Institute.


A Message from ACHNE about Racial Equity

The Association of Community Health Nursing Educators (ACHNE) is committed to excellence in community and public health nursing education, research, and practice-advancing the health of populations. We understand that structural racism is rooted in long-standing discriminatory policies and must be examined and dismantled as an upstream structural determinant of health. We are committed to challenging nurse educators to develop the competencies essential for facilitating safe, respectful, and uncomfortable dialogue.  We are responsible for championing awareness requisite for effective system-level transformation.  As ambassadors in our communities, ultimately, our students will advance nursing practice in actionable change and collective impact for racial equity and justice.

What Our Members are Doing

Are you an ACHNE Member doing great things?  Let us know at info@ACHNE.org and you could be featured on our home page!

09/12/2024

ACHNE Releases New White Paper on Faculty Qualifications for Community/Public Health Nursing

The Association of Community Health Nursing Educators (ACHNE) has released a new White Paper, Faculty Qualifications for Community/Public Health Nursing. This comprehensive document provides essential guidelines for colleges and universities to consider when hiring or assigning faculty to teach undergraduate and graduate community/public health nursing (C/PHN) courses.

08/06/2024

Op-Ed by ACHNE Members Sarah Ailey & Virginia Reising published in Visible Magazine

Why are we still teaching “levels of prevention” in healthcare professions education?

“Summertime and the livin’ is easy”; but summertime is not easy for us as we are faculty in courses in which “levels” of prevention,” a common but ableist framework for designing prevention in public health is taught, and we are concerned about the harmful impact on students.

06/28/2024

Free Virtual Workshop:

Climate Change, Health, and Justice: A Workshop on Community-Engaged Research to Promote Health Equity

ACHNE Member Julie Postma is co-chairing the planning committee for this upcoming (free and virtual) workshop as part of her role as the Climate and Health scholar with the National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities.

03/29/2024

ACHNE President-Elect Heide Cygan Co-Hosts on Nurses for Healthy Environments Podcast

Nurses making a difference! Listen to ACHNE President-Elect Heide Cygan co-host a new podcast, Nurses for Healthy Environments. This series explores how nurses tackle environmental challenges and improve health for vulnerable communities.

02/20/2024

Nurses on the Frontline: New Report Urges Stronger Disaster Preparedness Education

Announcing the ACHNE White Paper: Disaster and Emergency Preparedness White Paper for Community/Public Health Nursing Educators

Community/public health nurses (C/PH nurses) are vital for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. The Association of Community Health Nursing Educators (ACHNE) calls for stronger disaster education in nursing curricula.

02/02/2024

Let’s Recognize ACHNE Members!

It’s Time to Nominate Your Colleagues and Students for ACHNE Recognition Awards

01/11/2024

Announcing the ACHNE White Paper: Reimagining Graduate Education for Advanced Public Health Nursing!

Transforming APHN graduate programs is critical in today's complex landscape. The ACHNE's new white paper, "Reimagining Graduate Education for Advanced Public Health Nursing," paves the way. ️

12/20/2023

New Article Alert: Escape Rooms to Mentor and Educate Community/Public Health Nursing and Undergraduate Educators

Ann M. Stalter, PhD., RN., M. Ed., has written a groundbreaking article on using escape rooms to mentor and educate community/public health nursing and undergraduate educators. Gain insights into critical thinking, problem-solving, and forming a BRAG. Download now to enhance your teaching methodologies.

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2025 Annual Institute Call for Abstracts

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Board of Directors Nominations

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June 4 - 7, 2025

2025 Annual Institute

Hilton Columbia Center 924 Senate Street Columbia, SC 29201


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Membership Committee