AACN Happenings
Clinical Voices March 2025
3/11/2025
In this issue, read articles on research...
AACN Statement on Changes in Federal Policy and...
3/6/2025
AACN's leadership addresses recent changes in...
Clinical Voices February 2025
2/13/2025
In this issue, read articles on how nurses drive...
Voices of Nursing: Special Black History Month...
2/13/2025
Listen to this special episode featuring Dr....
2024 in Review: Top Resources
1/27/2025
Explore our compilation of the year’s most...
Shared Knowledge and Tips
Supporting Families During Pediatric Transplant...
2/17/2025
Families of pediatric patients who require liver...
The Journey to Joy: My Struggles With Health...
2/11/2025
Working with patients requiring mechanical...
Living Out Watson’s Caring Science (WCS) Theory
1/27/2025
Discover Jean Watson’s Caring Science Theory,...
Caring for LGBTQ+ Patients in Critical and...
1/13/2025
Learn about nurses’ pivotal role in promoting an...
Why Would I Need More Than One Nursing...
12/30/2024
Explore the benefits of nursing certification....
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Top Resources
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Clinical Education
Stay up-to-date on current practices and research to provide the best possible care to patients and their families.
Networking
Join nurses, virtually or in person, in a private environment designed for sharing, learning and mentoring.
Professional Development
Get the education you need to succeed at any stage of your nursing career with our world-class resources.
Onboarding Staff
Implement online learning to provide standardized orientation to new and transitioning nurses.
Staffing Resources
Improve patient care by seeking solutions and making a contribution to one of the most pressing nursing challenges: appropriate staffing.
Excellence in Your Unit
Ensure an innovative, patient-centered work environment and promote the expertise of your team.
Staff Professional Development
Make an investment in your team through certification, membership, scholarships and more.
Orientation
Enhance and standardize orientation for new and transitioning nurses using online learning and new methodologies.
Clinical and Continuing Education
Explore continuous education opportunities that are relevant to you as a nurse educator and the staff you support.
Mentorship
Enhance the professional and personal growth of bedside nurses to help them advance in their careers.
Unit Culture
Work with other unit leaders to promote innovation and foster a healthy working environment.
Certification
If you are already certified, perhaps as a CCRN or PCCN, consider adding a subspecialty credential: CMC (cardiac medicine) or CSC (cardiac surgery).
Healthy Work Environment
The six AACN Healthy Work Environments (HWE) standards outline ingredients for success.
Scope and Standards
AACN Scope and Standards for Acute and Critical Care Nursing Practice incorporates advances in scientific knowledge, clinical practice, technology and other changes in the healthcare environment.
Online Courses
Stay up-to-date in your clinical skills through our E-Learning program, featuring a multitude of online courses to enhance your knowledge.
AACN is a community of nurses who champion competent and compassionate patient-centered care - and advocate for patients’ and families’ needs. We are role models, coaches and mentors.
Jennifer Adamski, AACN President