At the prompting of its student members, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) has been building a community around neurodivergence.
Through its Graduate Nursing Student Academy (GNSA) and its student liaison program, it provides opportunities for connection and visibility for neurodiverse students and communicates their value to department heads and healthcare spaces.
Anne Pearson, student services director at AACN, spoke with Associations Now about the genesis of the program, its importance and its goals. This conversation has been edited for space and clarity.
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