VOICE | July 2022

Academic-practice Issues

The July issue of Voice of Nursing Leadership takes a deep dive into academic-practice issues, including overviews of new documents from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing and case studies from the field. Learn about the innovative ways health systems are using partnerships to increase the number of nurse practitioners, support new nurses and further the diversity of the nursing workforce.

Voice of the President

It’s hard to believe that summer is upon us and we are already halfway through 2022! During this busy and exciting time of year, we welcome a significant number of new graduates into our profession. Many of us are trying to identify ways to harness their enthusiasm and energy, which is palpable during these first few months. Today, more than ever, leaders are... Continue reading.

ASPIRE: Helping Minority High School Students Complete a BSN

Access to care and quality of care are priorities in health care delivery. One of the factors that fosters access to and the quality of care delivered is a health care workforce reflecting the populations they serve. Diversity in race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation and gender is critical in... Continue reading.

Enriching the Journey: Updating AACN’s Pathways to Excellence Document on PhDs

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree represents the highest level of formal education to prepare individuals to advance the scholarship of discovery for a given discipline (AACN, 2010). The PhD is a research-focused degree that prepares individuals to create, translate and... Continue reading.

UKHC Nurse Residency Program: Supporting Newly Graduated Nurses During the Pandemic

The nurse residency program (NRP) at University of Kentucky Healthcare (UKHC), accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, supports newly graduated RNs during their transition to practice year. Like all of health care, the program was met with... Continue reading.

Improving Nursing’s Diversity Through a Holistic Admission Process

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) School of Nursing (SON) offers a traditional nursing program option and a 15-month accelerated second-degree option resulting in a BSN. As a public institution located in Edwardsville, the university has a history of serving the... Continue reading.

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An academic-practice partnership (APP) in nursing is described as a formal and reciprocal relationship established between a school of nursing and academic health center (American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 2016). Nursing schools can develop relationships with...Continue reading.