绿茶直播鈥檚 Department of Nursing has received a distinguished honor from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), the national voice for academic nursing. The recognizes 30 years of transformative leadership in nursing education through its work at the Augsburg Health Commons.
This national recognition honors the nursing department鈥檚 sustained commitment to reimagining traditional models of nursing education by embedding students in community-based, justice-centered care. Through innovative program design at the Health Commons, the nursing department has advanced experiential learning, interprofessional collaboration, and equitable access to care for unsheltered and under-resourced populations in Minneapolis.
鈥淔or three decades, this work has demonstrated what is possible when nursing education is grounded in community, belonging, and real-world practice,鈥� said Katie Clark, the executive director of the Health Commons and chair of the Department of Nursing. 鈥淭o have that work recognized by AACN is an extraordinary recognition of our students, faculty, and community partners.鈥�
The award acknowledges the nursing department鈥檚 leadership in programmatic change across nursing education, workforce preparation, and care delivery鈥攑ositioning the Health Commons as a nationally recognized model for community-engaged nursing education.
AACN represents over 875 nursing schools nationwide and sets the direction for baccalaureate and graduate nursing education, research, and leadership. 鈥淩ecognition at the national level reflects not only excellence in education but also sustained impact on the future of nursing practice,鈥� said Clark.聽
Read the from AACN and learn more about Augsburg鈥檚 nursing programs.
Top image: Members of Augsburg鈥檚 nursing department gather with AACN representatives at the 2025 Academic Nursing Leadership Conference. Photo submitted by Katie Clark.
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