National League for Nursing

NLN Honors the 2026 Centers of Excellence (COE) in Nursing Education Award Ceremony Set for Honors Convocation at the NLN Education Summit in Washington, DC Washington, DC — The National League of Nursing proudly announces the selection of 20 nursing schools and programs as 2026 NLN Centers of Excellence™ located throughout the United States and representing the spectrum of higher education in nursing, from certificate-granting programs through advanced-degree academic institutions.

NLN Announces 20th Class of Fellows, Largest in Academy of Nursing Education History Induction Ceremony Set for Honors Convocation during NLN Education Summit in Washington, DC, September 23-25 Washington, DC — Forty-four distinguished nurse educators — the largest number ever — have been selected as the 20th class of Fellows for induction into the prestigious National League for Nursing Academy of Nursing Education. With the addition of the 2026 class, Academy membership now totals 473.

NLN Names Civility Matters Founder Dr. Cynthia Clark Winner of the 2nd Annual Dr. Beverly Malone Transformative Storytelling Award Inaugural Award Presented to Dr. Malone at 2025 NLN Education Summit Honors the Power of Storytelling in Nursing Education Washington, DC — Cynthia Clark, PhD, RN, FAAN, ANEF, founder of Civility Matters, a professor emerita at Boise State University, and an award-winning professor, scholar, clinician, and author, has been chosen the second annual winner of the...

NLN Names First Annual Awards for Program of Excellence in Research-Focused Doctorate in Nursing Education Winning Programs Will Be Honored During 2026 NLN Education Summit in Washington, DC, September 23-25 Washington, DC — The National League for Nursing proudly announces the selection of five doctoral programs in nursing education as the inaugural winners of the NLN Program of Excellence for Research-Focused Doctoral Programs Award.

U.S. Department of Education Maintains NLN CNEA Status as Nationally Recognized Accrediting Agency for Nursing Education Positive Determination Follows Rigorous Two-Year Review Washington, DC — The National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) announces that the U.S. Department of Education has maintained recognition of CNEA as a nationally recognized accrediting agency for nursing education following a two-year rigorous review process.

The NLN Education Summit Sponsor & Exhibitor Prospectus: Your exclusive resource for increasing your visibility in the largest profession in health care. With representation from over 600 diverse organizations, ranging from community-based programs to large institutions, this conference offers a dynamic platform to connect with a broad spectrum of industry stakeholders.

In the fast-paced world of nursing education, maintaining empathy and preventing burnout requires intentional strategies. This interactive session introduces the core principles of Mindfulness-Based Stress Relief (MBSR) through simple, evidence-based meditation and grounding techniques. Participants will experience firsthand how brief, mindful moments can lessen daily reactivity and protect vital reserves of compassion.

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NLN/Walden Institute for Artificial Intelligence Academy To equip and empower nurse educators and administrators to lead the responsible integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into nursing programs and curricula, in collaboration with real-world clinical practice, as part of technology-enhanced education that strengthens the workforce with practice-ready nurses, promotes the well-being of educators and students, while improving health outcomes for all in AI-driven health care environments.

NLN Social Determinants of Health & Social Change Leadership Academy Become a Catalyst for Health Equity and Social Change Develop the leadership skills, knowledge, and network to transform nursing education and advance health equity through meaningful, systems-level change.