The AACN/AONL Academic–Practice Partnership Playbook
The Academic-Practice Partnership Case Model Repository
March, 2026
The Academic-Practice Partnership Case Model Repository features member-submitted examples of academic–practice partnership models aligned to the AACN/AONL Academic-Practice Partnership Playbook. These case models are peer reviewed by members of the AACN/AONL Academic-Practice Advisory Committee and highlight real-world approaches to advancing nursing education, workforce development, and care delivery.
Help Expand the Repository of Academic–Practice Partnership Models
Does your academic-practice partnership align with the AACN/AONL Academic-Practice Partnership Playbook? AACN and AONL are seeking additional resources for the Case Model Repository.
Submit your partnership model for consideration. Submit a case model.
The AACN/AONL Academic–Practice Partnership Playbook: From Shared Vision to Action
November, 2025
AONL has partnered with American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) to announce the release of a new playbook to guide academic and practice leaders as they develop successful, sustainable partnerships. The AACN/AONL Academic-Practice Partnership Playbook: From Shared Vision to Action was developed by the joint AACN/AONL Academic-Practice Advisory Committee and combines practical strategies with exemplars, financial models, and more. The Playbook will be available online on November 24, 2025.
Additionally, AACN and AONL hosted a webinar to showcase the Playbook, highlight early implementation successes, and preview the committee’s exciting next steps.
