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American Academy of Nursing Releases 2024 Annual Report

Friday, August 29, 2025  

The American Academy of Nursing is pleased to announce the release of its 2024 Annual Report. Last year, the Academy concluded its 50th anniversary arc by focusing on the theme of envision. In honoring the five decades of thought leadership since the Academy’s founding in 1973, the Fellowship must look to the future and envision the ways the Academy can further champion wellness, advance health, and foster a sense of belonging within the Fellowship and among its partners. The Academy will continue to act with conviction, amplify nursing’s impact on health policy, and elevate the numerous ways the Academy Fellowship is contributing to the collective health of our communities locally and globally.

The American Academy of Nursing’s 2024 Annual Report highlights the organization’s activities throughout the calendar year (January-December) and reflects our commitment towards a brighter, healthier future for all.

Inside the Report

  • Membership and operational highlights that showcase the Academy Fellowship and our drive to uphold to the Academy’s vision of Healthy Lives for All People.
  • Details of the Academy's policy impact throughout 2024, including Fellows' policy publications in our journal, Nursing Outlook.
  • Highlights of the continued work of the Academy’s three signature initiatives —the Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science, the Institute for Nursing Leadership, and Edge Runners.
  • Recognition of the Academy's incredible donors, volunteers, Fellows, and partners who advance the mission of the organization.

View the 2024 Annual Report online here. A PDF version is also available on the website to download.