The AACN Essentials are a set of guidelines that outline the necessary components of nursing education at different levels. These include:
- Baccalaureate Essentials: These focus on the foundational elements required for professional nursing practice. - Master's Essentials: These guidelines cover advanced nursing roles and competencies required at the master's level. - Doctoral Essentials: These provide a framework for doctoral-level education, including both the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing.
