AACN: Vision
The American Association of Critical Care Nurses is dedicated to creating a healthcare system driven by the needs of patients and families where critical care nurses make their optimal contribution.
AACN: The Mission
Building on decades of clinical excellence, the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses provides and inspires leadership to establish work and care environments that are respectful, healing and humane. The key to our success is through our members. Therefore, AACN is committed to providing the highest quality resources to maximize nurses’ contributions to care for critically ill patients and their families.
San Antonio Chapter AACN
234 Gilbert Ln, San Antonio, TX 78213
AACN Defined
AACN is the largest specialty nursing organization in the world, representing the interests of more than 500,000 nurses who are charged with the responsibility of caring for critically ill patients. The association is dedicated to providing our members with the knowledge and resources necessary to provide optimal care to critically ill patients
AACN is an oasis for critical care nurses who want to step up their involvement and make a difference for themselves and their profession. There are myriad opportunities to become involved.
AACN is committed to providing quality resources that enhance the nurses’ ability to deliver exceptional healthcare for critically ill patients and their family members.
Together, Stronger and Bolder
AACN
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
Together, Stronger and Bolder
SAN ANTONIO CHAPTER
www.aacn.org
AACN: The Goals & Benefits
Goals of Memberships
· Promote delivery of quality, research-based health care to critically ill patients.
· Advocate of professional growth for critical nurses through educational programs
· Promote the professionalism and accountability of nurses caring for critically ill patients.
· Actively support national AACN’s goals and objectives
Benefits of Membership
· Educational Programs: Evening programs will be offered and announced by website. These sessions address such topics as advances in clinical practice and current professional issues. The programs are free to members and offer continuing education units (CEUs).
· Special conferences: The local chapter sponsors educational seminars and offers discounts to members.
· Networking: Opportunities to network with nurses from San Antonio and the surrounding area
· Chapter Web Page: The Chapter maintains a web page offering information on chapter activities and critical care topics.
AACN Memberships
Active Membership
Any registered nurse who is interested in aspects of critical care nursing and has current membership with National AACN.
Associate Membership
LPNs, LVNs, LPN/LVN students involved in the care of the critically ill are eligible. Associate members may not vote, hold office or serve on committees.
Student Membership
Any U.S. citizen who is a student in an accredited, professional nursing school and is currently not licensed as a registered nurse. Students are not entitled to vote, hold office, or serve on committees.
Emeritus Membership
Any registered nurse who has maintained active AACN membership for a period of 5 years or more and is over age 55 is eligible.
Helpful websites
National website: www.aacn.org
Local chapter: http://classic.aacn.org/chapters/antonio.nsf/other/homepage?opendocument.
AACN Membership
The San Antonio Chapter American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)
Please complete and return this form with your annual dues. (NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED FOR CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED WITHOUT A NATIONAL NUMBER AND EXPIRATION DATE CANNOT BE PROCESSED. March is annual membership drive month. Print Clearly.
Annual Dues:
$20/year for licensed members or
$10/year for student nurses
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~ San Antonio Chapter AACN
234 Gilbert Lane , San Antonio, TX 78213
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