aacn

american association of critical care nurses is more than the world’s largest specialty nursing organization. we are an exceptional community of acute and critical care nurses offering unwavering professional and personal support in pursuit of the best possible patient care. aacn is dedicated to providing more than 500,000 nurses with knowledge, support and resources to ensure optimal care for patients and families.

the american association of colleges of nursing (aacn) is the national voice for academic nursing. aacn works to establish quality standards for nursing education; assists schools in implementing those standards; influences the nursing profession to improve health care; and promotes public support for professional nursing education, research, and practice.