April 30, 2025

ACHNE Member Spotlight: Joanne Langan, PhD, RN, CNE

Dr. Joanne Langan, Professor Emerita at Saint Louis University, shares her journey into community health nursing, her passion for disaster preparedness education, and her impactful research on disaster survivors and teaching competencies. From developing free online modules based on ICN disaster nursing competencies to informing city planners on the needs of vulnerable populations during evacuations, Dr. Langan's work highlights the crucial role of community health nurses in disaster response and recovery. Learn more about her contributions to ACHNE and her valuable insights for all members.

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Education Committee Update: Community Assessment Webinar Recording & Slides

The ACHNE Education Committee hosted a webinar on April 23rd about community assessment projects for nursing students, led by Dr. Patricia Schoon. A recording and slides will be sent to registrants, and those who missed it can still register to receive these materials.

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Shape ACHNE's Future: Consider Leadership Roles!

The Nominations Committee highlights the vital role of member leadership in guiding ACHNE's mission to advance community and public health nursing. Learn how you can get involved, prepare for future positions like President-Elect and Member-at-Large, and contribute to the growth and impact of our organization.

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ACHNE's 2025 Legislative Priorities: Shaping the Future of Community Health Nursing

The Policy Committee has developed its 2025 legislative priorities, informed by member input and grounded in ACHNE's vision, mission, strategic plan, and key frameworks from organizations like WHO and ANA. These priorities, approved by the Executive Committee, are now visually represented in an infographic for broader dissemination.

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Congratulations to the Latest ACHNE Research Award and EBP Grant Recipients!

The Research Committee is excited to announce the newest individuals and projects to receive Research Awards and Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) grants, acknowledging the dedication of both the recipients and the diligent reviewers.

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Stay Informed: Loneliness Epidemic, Measles Warning, and Accessible Syllabi Resources

This month's update includes a recent publication addressing the "loneliness epidemic," and a Medscape article highlighting the measles outbreak as a warning for re-emerging infectious diseases. We also feature resources from The Chronicle's "Teaching" newsletter on making syllabi more accessible to students.

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Become an ACHNE Influencer and Earn AI Registration Discount!

ACHNE is seeking a social media influencer to promote the organization and the Annual Institute (AI) with weekly posts leading up to, and twice-daily posts during, the event. In exchange, the influencer will receive a discount on their AI registration.

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Registration Open! Join Us at the ACHNE 2025 Annual Institute.

Excitement is building! Columbia, South Carolina, is calling, and the ACHNE Annual Institute is ready to deliver an experience you won't want to miss. Find out how you can join us for a week of collaboration, learning, and inspiration—your journey to the forefront of community and public health nursing education starts here.

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Leadership in Action - Beyond Our Walls

Are you a leader in your community? ACHNE wants to celebrate your impact! Discover how your work strengthens the field and how you can share your leadership story...

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Upcoming Events
All times listed are Eastern

April 30 - May 16, 2025

Call for Student Poster Abstracts Open

Accepted students receive a FREE ACHNE Student Membership valid through December 31, 2025. Student abstracts will be published in the 2025 Annual Institute Abstract Compendium

May 21, 2025
8:00PM - 9:00PM EDT

Preparing Nursing Students to Lead Green Teams

ACHNE Education Committee Sponsored ZOOM session

Speaker: Julie Jacobson Vann PhD, MS, RN Associate Professor, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

June 4 - 7, 2025

2025 Annual Institute

Hilton Columbia Center 924 Senate Street Columbia, SC 29201

 

Upcoming Committee Meetings
All times listed are Eastern

May 5, 2025
2:00PM - 3:00PM EDT

Archives Committee

May 8, 2025
10:30AM - 11:30AM EDT

Membership Committee

May 8, 2025
12:00PM - 1:00PM EDT

CREIDE Committee

May 15, 2025
10:00AM - 11:00AM EDT

Communications Committee

May 15, 2025
1:00PM - 2:00PM EDT

Program Committee

May 21, 2025
2:00PM - 3:00PM EDT

Education Committee

May 22, 2025
11:00AM - 12:00PM EDT

Policy Committee

May 23, 2025
1:00PM - 2:00PM EDT

Research Committee