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Staffing Crisis: Advocating for Change

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AACN Drives Excellence in Acute and Critical Care

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Enhance and standardize orientation for new and transitioning nurses using online learning and new methodologies.

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Healthy Work Environment

The six AACN Healthy Work Environments (HWE) standards outline ingredients for success.

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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.

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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.
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