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Advanced Public Health Nursing Learning Collaborative CCNE StatementAs the national voice for community and public health nursing education, ACHNE is committed to safeguarding the integrity, clarity and future of advanced public health nursing (APHN) preparation. We endorse the APHN Learning Collaborative statement because it affirms a principle essential to our discipline: that indirect care specialties, including Advanced Public Health Nursing, require educational structures and competencies distinct from direct care APRN practice. Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education’s (CCNE) clear articulation of these differences protects the unique contributions of population-focused nursing, ensures programs are evaluated fairly and accurately, and reinforces the vital role of indirect care experts in improving health systems, advancing equity and strengthening community well-being. By supporting this guidance, ACHNE underscores its longstanding commitment to high-quality education, appropriate accreditation standards and the advancement of a workforce prepared to meet the complex public health challenges of today and tomorrow. Read More >Top CPHNO Webinar - The Work Holds: Public Health Nursing Leadership from the Inside OutFree Webinar and 1 contact hour, hosted by CPHNO. The ground beneath public health nursing has shifted. Federal withdrawal, structural instability, and workforce strain are testing both systems and the professionals who sustain them. This session offers public health nursing leaders an honest examination of what this moment requires—and what it makes possible. Drawing on two decades of federal public health service and systems-level leadership, including her role as the 12th Chief Nurse Officer of the U.S. Public Health Service, Dr. Aisha K. Brooks places the public health nurse at the center of the rebuild. Read More >Top Member Spotlight: Dr. Pat Schoon on Integrating AI Literacy and Ethics in Prelicensure Nursing EducationLong-time ACHNE member Dr. Pat Schoon shares her experiences introducing prelicensure nursing students to artificial intelligence. This spotlight highlights how integrating core concepts of AI—including ethics, benefits, and practical pitfalls—prepares undergraduate students for an evolving healthcare landscape through key professional and scholarly resources. Read More >Top Save the Date: 2027 ACHNE Annual Institute Announced for MadisonThe Association of Community Health Nursing Educators (ACHNE) has officially announced its 2027 Annual Institute, scheduled for June 3–5, 2027, at the Madison Concourse Hotel in Madison, Wisconsin. Centered around the theme "Leading with Purpose: Prevent, Protect, and Advance," the upcoming conference will bring together community and public health nursing educators, researchers, and practitioners to advance academic excellence and health equity. A call for abstracts will be released soon. Read More >Top Shape the Future of Public Health Nursing: Renew Your ACHNE Membership for 2027 TodayAs we look ahead to another exciting year of advancing public health nursing education, research, and practice, membership renewals for 2027 are officially underway. Staying connected with the Association of Community Health Nursing Educators (ACHNE) ensures continuous access to an invaluable professional community, robust networking opportunities, leadership resources, and upcoming national initiatives. This article highlights the key benefits of renewing early for the 2027 membership cycle, details upcoming events—including our Annual Institute—and provides direct instructions on how to secure your membership for the year ahead. Read More >Top Committee Openings: Step Up, Shape the Future, and Safeguard ACHNE's LegacyThe Association of Community Health Nursing Educators (ACHNE) is actively recruiting dedicated members to fill critical leadership and volunteer needs across several national committees. Whether you are interested in preserving organizational history with the Archives Committee, curating content and managing social media for the Communications Committee, or shaping educational standards as an Innovative Teaching Strategy reviewer, your expertise is needed. This article details open committee positions, what roles entail, and how members can get involved. Read More >Top |
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November 12, 2026 | June 3 - 5, 2027ACHNE 2027 Annual InstituteLeading with Purpose: Prevent, Protect, Advance |
Upcoming Committee Meetings
All times listed are Eastern
October 15, 2026 | October 22, 2026 |
December 4, 2026 |
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