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Defining Academic-Practice Partnerships in Nursing
Academic-practice partnerships are collaborative relationships between nursing education institutions and healthcare organizations. These partnerships are designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and clinical practice, ensuring that nursing students receive a well-rounded education that combines theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on experience. Key Characteristics of Academic-Practice Partnerships 1. Research, Innovation, Shared Goals Partnerships often involve…
Member Highlight: Judy Liesveld
Dean of SIUE School of Nursing “I remember standing by my mother’s kitchen stove one…
Member Highlight: Tina Decker
Defining Nursing from the Inside Out At Trinity Christian College, Tina Decker believes in nurses…
Defining Academic-Practice Partnerships in Nursing
Academic-practice partnerships are collaborative relationships between nursing education institutions and healthcare organizations. These partnerships are…
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IACN Strategic Planning Document (2025–26)
Strategic Initiative 1: Supporting Faculty Development Objectives Create a peer mentoring and leadership development platform….
Embracing the Pivot: Amber Kujath’s Journey from Bedside Nurse to Dean
Amber Kujath serves as the Dean of Nursing and Health Sciences at Illinois Wesleyan University,…
Harmonizing excellence: Crafting the nexus of competencies, standards, and degree demands in nurse practitioner education
Lorna Finnegan, Dean, Loyola University Chicago Nurse practitioner (NP) programs have a long history of…
Building the Future of Nursing: Frank Hicks and the Impact of IACN
Frank D. Hicks, PhD, RN, CNE, has spent decades working in nursing education. As the…
IACN Update: Writing to standard iV and other cCNE accreditation standards webinar
Ensuring your nursing program meets CCNE’s Standard IV is essential for maintaining accreditation and demonstrating…
Is the DNP Appropriate for the Nurse Educator?
Frank D. Hicks, PhD, RN, CNE As nursing education evolves, so does the debate over…