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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Research

Research


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

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Policy

Policy


Responding to and advocating for legislation and policies that advance and promote community/public health nursing.

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Education

Education


Find out about the Annual Institute and PHN Educational Program

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Resources

Resources


Links to community nursing organizations and resources

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Members Only

Members Only


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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!

09/08/2023

A Message from Rear Admiral, Assistant Surgeon General Mix

CMS Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term Care Facilities and Medicaid Institutional Payment Transparency Reporting (CMS 3442-P)

08/07/2023

ACHNE APHN 2023 Joint Conference On-demand access is available for purchase!

The ACHNE APHN 2023 Joint Conference in San Diego was a great opportunity to learn about the latest trends and best practices in community and public health nursing. But if you couldn't make it to San Diego in person, don't worry! You can still purchase on-demand access.

04/27/2023

Advanced PHN Learning Collaborative Creates One-Page Fact Sheet “What is APHN?”

A Learning Collaborative of ACHNE members focusing on Advanced Public Health Nursing Education, led by Drs. Katie Gillespie (UW-Madison) and Sue Swider (Rush University), developed a one-page fact sheet for advocacy and education on ‘what an APHN is’ and what APHN graduate education entails.

03/09/2023
ACHNE Member Receives AACN Excellence and Innovation in Teaching Award

ACHNE Member Receives AACN Excellence and Innovation in Teaching Award

Gary Glauberman, PhD University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI

Dr. Glauberman was recognized for his combined expertise in community/public health nursing and emergency preparedness and for leading creation of multiple innovative learning experiences for students at all levels.

02/28/2023

Free Webinar: Strategies for Inclusion of LGBTQ+ Curriculum Content in Nursing Education

Presented by the ACHNE Education Committee

The purpose of this presentation is to showcase the LGBTQ+ Curriculum Toolkit for Educators of Healthcare Professionals and demonstrate content integration in a variety of delivery formats. This interprofessional education resource provides practical strategies for educators of future healthcare professionals to integrate person-centered curriculum content in the care of LGBTQ+ populations. 

02/28/2023

FREE Webinar - Teaching Policy Change in Nursing Education

Presented by the ACHNE Policy Committee

Participants will earn 1 CEU for participation. 

02/27/2023

Let’s Recognize ACHNE Members!

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

02/06/2023
Registration for the ACHNE APHN 2023 Joint Conference is Now Open!

Registration for the ACHNE APHN 2023 Joint Conference is Now Open!

Stronger Together: Bridging Academia & Practice

ACHNE and APHN have a long history of collaboration focusing on mutual topics of interest that strengthen each organization's mission. Simply put, we recognize we are Stronger Together.

10/27/2022

Community/Public/Population Health and the Next Gen NCLEX: What’s going on?

By Regina (Gina) H. Johnson, MS, RN

On October 3, 2022, the ACHNE Education Committee hosted a webinar titled Community/Public/Population Health and the Next Gen NCLEX: What’s going on? ACHNE Member Gina Johnson gives us an inside look at how this session came about.

09/30/2022
For Immediate Release:  ACHNE MEMBERS INSTRUMENTAL IN DEVELOPMENT OF  PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING SCOPE AND STANDARDS OF PRACTICE

For Immediate Release: ACHNE MEMBERS INSTRUMENTAL IN DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING SCOPE AND STANDARDS OF PRACTICE

ACHNE leaders and members played an important role in the development of the third edition of The Public Health Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, an essential document for every public health nurse practicing in the United States. The scope of practice statement answers the who, what, when, where, how, and why questions of public health nursing. The standards provide authoritative statements of the actions and behaviors that all registered public health nurses are expected to competently perform, regardless of role, population, specialty, and setting.

Upcoming Events - All times listed are Eastern view all events

 September 2023 
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June 5 - 8, 2024

2024 Annual Institute: Chicago North Shore

Meeting at the Crossroads of Healthcare

Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel, 933 Skokie Blvd. Northbrook, IL 60062


Committee Meetings Schedule - All times listed are Eastern view full schedule

 September 2023 
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September 26, 2023
9:00AM - 10:00AM EDT

Communications Committee

Fri
13
2023
October 13, 2023
10:30AM - 11:30AM EDT

Membership Committee

Thu
19
2023
October 19, 2023
10:00AM - 11:00AM EDT

Policy Committee