American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)

The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is the national voice for academic nursing education. AACN works to establish quality standards for nursing education; assists schools in implementing those standards; influences the nursing profession to improve health care; and promotes public support for professional nursing education, research, and practice.

Vision
Nurses lead in the transformation of healthcare to optimize health and achieve health equity for all.

Mission
AACN leads and champions excellence and innovation in nursing education, research, and practice.

Values
Excellence, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, Innovation, Integrity, Leadership.