09/29/2026
Dr. April Matthias was inducted as a Fellow of the National League for Nursing Academy of Nursing Education on September 25 at the 2026 NLN Education Summit in Washington, D.C. This year’s class includes 44 distinguished nurse educators—the largest class in the Academy’s history. Matthias has championed meaningful integration of nursing history into nursing education curricula using evidence-based historical perspectives and effective pedagogies. Through publications, presentations, and educational workshops and webinars, she empowers nurse educators who teach in all program types to use history as a learning resource and tool to foster professional nurse identity and role development of diverse learners.
NLN Academy of Nursing Education is a distinguished fellowship recognizing individuals who have made enduring and substantial contributions to nursing education.Fellows may be recognized for accomplishments in teaching and learning, research/scholarship in nursing education, faculty development, leadership in nursing education, public policy related to nursing education, and collaborative partnerships.