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ACHNE Member Spotlight: Modupe Akintomide (Adewuyi) PhD, MSN/MPH, PHNA-BC, CHESThe Association of Community Health Nursing Educators (ACHNE) is delighted to introduce you to Dr. Modupe Akintomide (Adewuyi), PhD, MSN/MPH, PHNA-BC, CHES, a tenured Associate Professor at Kennesaw State University and a dynamic new leader within our organization. Dr. Akintomide's research is deeply focused on individuals with limited resources, specifically addressing the crucial social, ecological, physical, and psychological aspects of well-being. This commitment to fairness and inclusiveness quickly drew her into ACHNE, leading her to co-chair our newest initiative: the CREIDE (Culture, Race, Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Enhancing Belonging) committee. Beyond her scholarly work on integrating the AACN Essentials into nursing curricula, Dr. Akintomide is an acclaimed innovator, having developed two remarkable prototypes: AI-DECAVA, a voice-assisted application for instant, data-driven support for dementia caregivers, and an extended virtual reality application designed to educate healthcare providers on holistic dementia care. Read more to learn about Dr. Akintomide's inspiring career, her passion for equitable outcomes, and her call for ACHNE members to leverage their skills to educate the next generation of nurses and positively impact all populations. Read More >Top Novel Conversations: Featuring Sarah DiGregorio at Spokane 2026!ACHNE is thrilled to announce that journalist and author Sarah DiGregorio will be a featured guest at the 2026 Spokane Annual Institute (AI)! Her powerful book, Taking Care, which explores the complex, essential, yet often undervalued history and reality of nursing, has been selected as this year's Novel Conversations book club pick. Dr. DiGregorio will deliver the Friday morning Keynote and stay to join the afternoon book club meeting. Read on for a full description of this fascinating, empowering, and significant work that serves as both a call for change and a love letter to nurses everywhere. Read More >Top Policy Watch: AACN Urges Action to Support Nursing as a Professional DegreeACHNE is sharing an urgent alert from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) regarding the Department of Education’s Proposed Rule. AACN is strongly advocating for the inclusion of post-baccalaureate nursing programs in the definition of a "professional degree," warning that the current omission could negatively affect student loan caps and eligibility for advanced practice nurses. AACN has created a new resource page and is urging all nurse educators to act immediately by contacting their Representatives and Senators to sign onto a crucial congressional letter before the December 11, 2025 deadline. Read on for details regarding the required action and related policy updates on Capitol Hill. Read More >Top Congratulations to Our Newest AAN Fellows!ACHNE is thrilled to share the exciting news that several of our esteemed members and past members have been inducted into the prestigious 2025 Class of Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing (AAN)! This highly respected recognition celebrates their exceptional leadership and significant, sustained impact on nursing education, research, and public health. Please join us in congratulating these dedicated leaders on achieving one of the highest honors in the profession! Read More >Top News & Resources from the WebHere is a quick digest of recent updates covering crucial topics in higher education, public health surveillance, and professional advocacy. From a Harvard report raising concerns about grade inflation and its effect on educational standards to the CDC's new public dashboard tracking measles data via wastewater, these summaries provide essential reading for nurse educators focused on policy, curriculum, and community health. We also highlight the latest advocacy-focused episode from the APHA podcast. Read More >Top Leadership in Action - Beyond Our WallsAre 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... Read More >Top |
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