Is AACN seeking input and collaboration from stakeholder groups?
A cooperative effort between education and practice is necessary to ensure that the CNL is prepared for practice and possesses a distinct scope of practice. The committee or task force appointed by the AACN Board includes representatives of both academia and practice. The American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) are actively participating with AACN on this initiative and have appointed representatives to serve on the Implementation TF and the current CNL Steering Committee. AACN continues to work collaboratively with nurse executives and administrators to establish congruence between educational preparation and practice roles. AACN will keep members and other stakeholders apprised of its efforts to move the CNL project forward. The Board will continue to seek input from members and constituent groups interested in this initiative, including the National Council of State Boards of Nursing and other professional nursing organizations, including those representing APNs, certificat
