American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
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AACN drives excellence in acute and critical care for nurses, patients and families. Source
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Search ArticlesElevate Acute Emergency and Critical Care Nursing
The live webinar is over, we are in the process of publishing a recording. Please come back later. Registration Confirmation Event Summary All content contained in the exam will be reviewed by category. Message (500/500 characters remaining) *
Heart of Illinois-AACN Critical and Acute Care
Conferences & Events Events Calendar Local Events Heart of Illinois-AACN Critical and Acute Care The live webinar is over, we are in the process of publishing a recording. Please come back later. Registration Confirmation Event Summary This symposium brings nurses together from all specialties, roles, & stages of practice for an engaging day of clinical education, meaningful discussion. & professional inspiration. Message (500/500 characters remaining) *
Clinical Voices September 2026
The findings suggest that appropriate staffing requires speaking with nurses more than relying solely on quantitative reports. A study finds mixed results in how nurse staffing relates to patient falls, revealing that nurse reported perceptions more accurately predict falls on medical-surgical units, while objective metrics such as RN hours-per-patient-day (RNHPPD) are more closely tied to fall risk in critical care.
Bold Voices September 2026
The findings suggest that appropriate staffing requires speaking with nurses more than relying solely on quantitative reports. A study finds mixed results in how nurse staffing relates to patient falls, revealing that nurse reported perceptions more accurately predict falls on medical-surgical units, while objective metrics such as RN hours-per-patient-day (RNHPPD) are more closely tied to fall risk in critical care.
Why Nurses Make Great Entrepreneurs And How to Get Started...
One of the best perks of our profession is the many career paths that are available. And, recently, one of the emerging paths has become nurse entrepreneurship. Registered nurses are interested in becoming business owners to gain greater freedom, flexibility and financial stability. Some nurses dabble in side hustles, while others go all in with full-time entrepreneurship. Nurses are some of the most skilled professionals in healthcare.
Pull Up a Chair: Offering and Accepting a Seat at the Mentorship Table
“I was carrying the weight of that difficult conversation with my patient. It showed on my face. My mentor noticed and pulled up a chair beside me … She helped me understand that nursing requires both the science of what we do and the humanity of how we do it.” - AACN President Tonka Williams I often think about the nurses who shaped my journey. Some taught me clinical skills. Others challenged me to grow. And then there were those who recognized something in me before I saw it myself.
President’s Column: Pull Up a Chair: Offering and Accepting a Seat at the Mentorship Table
“I was carrying the weight of that difficult conversation with my patient. It showed on my face. My mentor noticed and pulled up a chair beside me … She helped me understand that nursing requires both the science of what we do and the humanity of how we do it.” - AACN President Tonka Williams I often think about the nurses who shaped my journey. Some taught me clinical skills. Others challenged me to grow. And then there were those who recognized something in me before I saw it myself.
Emerging Trends in Critical Care
The live webinar is over, we are in the process of publishing a recording. Please come back later. Registration Confirmation Event Summary The Greater St. Louis Chapter of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses invites you to attend our Annual Symposium. This event is directed towards: Staff Nurses, Student Nurses, Clinical Nurse Educators, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Advanced Practice Nurses. Message (500/500 characters remaining) *
Acute and Critical Care Symposium - Celebrating 40 Years as a Chapter
The live webinar is over, we are in the process of publishing a recording. Please come back later. Registration Confirmation Event Summary Bringing a slice of NTI to the Hawaiian Islands. Acute and Critical care topics on Neuro, Respiratory, Sepsis Hemodynamics, Artificial Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence and Communication Message (500/500 characters remaining) *
President’s Column: Self-Care & Belonging – The Courage to Be Present for Yourself
“Quiet moments became a place where I could breathe, think, pray, reflect and slowly reconnect with myself. They reminded me that healing doesn't always happen in giant leaps. Sometimes it begins by believing you are worthy of your own time and attention.” - AACN President Tonka Williams There was a time after the pandemic when I would finish a long day, get into my car and later realize I didn't remember driving home.