C. Fay Raines, PhD, RN
AACN President

Dr. C. Fay Raines was elected by representatives from AACN member institutions to serve a two-year term as AACN President through March 2010. Dr. Raines serves as Dean and Professor of the College of Nursing at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, a position she has held since 1990. More...

Geraldine Bednash, PhD, RN, FAAN
AACN Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director

Dr. Geraldine "Polly" Bednash was appointed executive director of AACN in December 1989. In her role, Dr. Bednash oversees the educational, research, governmental affairs, publications, and other programs of the organization that is the national voice for baccalaureate and graduate-degree education programs in nursing - the nation's largest health care profession. More...