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Released: 9-Feb-2016 12:05 PM EST
Premier Conference for Critical Care Nurses Opens Registration
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

Registration is now open for the 2016 National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition (NTI) in New Orleans, May 16-19. NTI, the world’s largest conference for nurses who care for high acuity and critically ill patients, includes the Critical Care Exposition, with more than 400 exhibits spread over 300,000 square feet.

Released: 4-Feb-2016 12:00 PM EST
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Recognizes 130 Hospital Units Nationwide with Beacon Award for Excellence
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses recognizes 130 units from 105 hospitals nationwide that earned the Beacon Award for Excellence between Jan. 1, 2015, and Dec. 31, 2015.

27-Jan-2016 9:05 AM EST
Alcohol Withdrawal Adds Challenges to Caring for Critically Ill Patients
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

Alcohol withdrawal adds challenges to caring for critically ill patients, and nurses must be diligent at each stage of care to minimize complications, according to an article in the clinical practice journal, Critical Care Nurse. The article provides much-needed guidance to critical care nurses and other clinicians whose patients may have alcohol use disorder, including abuse and dependency conditions of varying severity.

27-Jan-2016 10:05 AM EST
Palliative Approach to Care Especially Fitting for Rural Hospitals
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

Nurses at critical access hospitals are well positioned to provide high-quality palliative care close to home for millions of Americans in rural communities, according to an article in the February 2016 issue of Critical Care Nurse (CCN).

Released: 26-Jan-2016 7:05 PM EST
San Diego Hospitals Selected to Participate in AACN Nurse Leadership Skill-Building Program
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) continues the national rollout of its hospital-based AACN Clinical Scene Investigator (CSI) Academy nurse leadership and innovation training program, with the addition of eight San Diego-area hospitals.

28-Dec-2015 11:05 AM EST
Lifting ICU Visitation Restrictions Improves Family Satisfaction
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

Eliminating even minimal visitation restrictions in an ICU led to improved family satisfaction and better nursing perceptions of family satisfaction with the visitation, according to a study published in the American Journal of Critical Care.

29-Dec-2015 10:05 AM EST
Survey: Telemedicine Can Improve ICU Patient Care
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

Telemedicine is changing the way patient care is provided in a growing number of ICUs, and tele-ICU nurses – who see its impact firsthand – say it provides an opportunity to improve care, according to a national survey published in the American Journal of Critical Care.

24-Nov-2015 3:05 PM EST
Nurses Help Tracheostomy Patients Regain Speech
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

Tracheostomies are among the most common procedures performed in critically ill patients, and various methods are available to help patients with tracheostomies regain the ability to speak, according to an article in Critical Care Nurse, a peer-reviewed journal published by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.

28-Oct-2015 10:00 AM EDT
Patient Interviews Document Emotional Strain, Distorted Reality From ICU Delirium
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

Delirium may begin as a serious complication for up to 90 percent of patients who are critically ill, but its psychological effects often linger after they regain awareness, according to interviews with those who lived through the experience. A study in the American Journal of Critical Care identifies overarching themes based on participants’ personal perspectives about their experience with delirium.

29-Sep-2015 11:05 AM EDT
Critical Care Nurses Can Champion Palliative Care
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

Palliative care provides proven benefits to critically ill patients with life-threatening illnesses, yet barriers to palliative care consultations prevent many patients and their families from discussing it with their team of healthcare providers, according to an article in Critical Care Nurse.

Released: 15-Sep-2015 10:05 AM EDT
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Advances Nursing Practice Through Research Grants
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is now accepting applications for the next cycle of its research grants. This year, $160,000 in research funding is available to support inquiry that drives change in high acuity and critical care nursing practice. Applications are due by Oct. 30, 2015.

Released: 10-Sep-2015 11:05 AM EDT
Critical Care Nursing Journals Recognized for Excellence
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

AACN's critical care nursing journals received awards from three leading industry groups.

26-Aug-2015 12:05 PM EDT
Patient Perception a Key Element in Preventing Falls in Hospitals
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

Hospitalized patients deemed at risk for falls may not follow prevention strategies depending on their perceptions of personal risk, according to a study in the American Journal of Critical Care. An inpatient survey about fall-related attitudes included the patients’ ratings of their confidence to act without falling and their degree of concern about falling.

Released: 5-Aug-2015 11:05 AM EDT
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Selects Ohio State Nursing Professor as 2016 Distinguished Research Lecturer
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses has selected Linda Chlan as its 2016 Distinguished Research Lecturer. With a nursing career spanning more than 25 years, Chlan is widely known for her commitment to improve physical and psychological experiences and outcomes for critically ill patients who are mechanically ventilated. She is the Dean’s Distinguished Professor of Symptom Management Research at The Ohio State University College of Nursing.

Released: 29-Jul-2015 10:05 AM EDT
AACN Summit Attendees Affirm Necessity of Solutions to Nurse Burnout
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

More than 500 nurses participated in a recent summit -- hosted by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses -- to discuss the importance of deterring burnout and creating solutions to address the issue in clinical practice.

28-Jul-2015 10:05 AM EDT
Nurse Survey Examines Factors Related to Compassion Fatigue, Compassion Satisfaction
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

An article in the AACN journal, Critical Care Nurse, describes the demographic, unit and organizational factors that may contribute to nurses’ professional quality of life. It also establishes the prevalence of compassion satisfaction and compassion fatigue in adult, pediatric and neonatal critical care nurses.

Released: 13-Jul-2015 11:05 PM EDT
AACN updates Scope and Standards for Acute and Critical Care Nursing Practice
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

A new edition of “AACN Scope and Standards for Acute and Critical Nursing Practice” is now available from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) in downloadable PDF and print versions.

Released: 7-Jul-2015 12:05 PM EDT
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Announces Leadership for Fiscal Year 2016
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), the world’s largest specialty nursing association, announces new leadership and members of its board of directors for fiscal year 2016, effective July 1, 2015.

Released: 7-Jul-2015 11:05 AM EDT
AACN Certification Corporation Announces Board of Directors for Fiscal Year 2016
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

AACN Certification Corporation — the credentialing arm of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) — announces its leadership for fiscal year 2016, with terms effective July 1, 2015.

22-Jun-2015 9:05 PM EDT
Workshop Improves Critical Care Nurses’ Confidence in Palliative Communication
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

A workshop at the University of California San Francisco helped critical care nurses improve their palliative care communication skills, according to an article in the American Journal of Critical Care. The article describes an educational intervention to enhance bedside nurses’ communication skills in addressing patient and family goals of care, communicating with physicians regarding the needs of family members and participating in a family meeting.

Released: 23-Jun-2015 1:05 PM EDT
Banner Health Hospitals Join AACN’s Nurse Leadership Skill-Building Program
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses partners with Banner Health to bring its AACN Clinical Scene Investigator (CSI) Academy nursing excellence and leadership skill-building program to 11 Banner-affiliated hospitals in the Greater Phoenix area.

Released: 9-Jun-2015 10:55 AM EDT
Nurses Implement Resources, Recommendations From AACN Webinars, Putting New Findings Into Bedside Practice
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

Ongoing webinars from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses have quickly proven to be an effective tool for moving new findings and evidence-based recommendations into nursing practice at the bedside.

31-May-2015 7:00 AM EDT
Transitional Care, Progressive Mobility Help Patients With Post-Acute Care Recovery
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

An article in the June 2015 issue of Critical Care Nurse reviews post-acute transitional care as provided at a skilled nursing facility in western New York and examines the individual roles of various interdisciplinary team members, including progressive care nurses.

Released: 18-May-2015 10:05 AM EDT
Thousands of Acute and Critical Care Nurses Gather in San Diego for Annual Conference, Hosted by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses brings together thousands of nurses May 18-21 in San Diego at its annual National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition (#NTI2015).

Released: 14-May-2015 10:05 PM EDT
Joanne Disch Receives AACN Award for Distinguished Career in Critical Care
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) honors Joanne Disch, University of Minnesota professor and advocate for patient-centered care, with the 2015 Marguerite Rodgers Kinney Award for a Distinguished Career.

Released: 14-May-2015 9:05 PM EDT
Emory Nursing Professor Ann Rogers to Receive AACN Pioneering Spirit Award
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

Ann Rogers, whose work as a professor and nurse researcher continues to have a transformative impact on nursing research and practice, will receive the AACN Pioneering Spirit Award. Her work on nurse fatigue and patient safety has broken new ground in terms of both research and impact on policy.

Released: 14-May-2015 9:05 PM EDT
Dartmouth's Paul Batalden to Receive AACN Pioneering Spirit Award
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

Paul Batalden, MD, will receive the 2015 AACN Pioneering Spirit Award in recognition of his efforts advocating for quality improvement and patient safety. He is a professor emeritus at The Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College.

Released: 7-May-2015 11:05 AM EDT
Burnout and Nurse Resilience at Forefront of Healthcare Summit
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses presents “Burned Out or Fired Up: The Choice Is Yours,” a half-day interactive summit on nurse burnout and resilience May 20, as part of its national conference in San Diego.

27-Apr-2015 10:00 AM EDT
Increased Use of Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants Leads to First National Study on Provider-to-Patient Ratios in the ICU
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

Published in the May issue of the American Journal of Critical Care, the first national study to examine the ratio of nurse practitioners and physician assistants to patients may help hospital administrators better determine appropriate staffing levels in acute and critical care units.

Released: 23-Apr-2015 10:05 AM EDT
New Online Nursing Course Addresses Challenges of Caring for Acutely Ill Older Patients
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

In response to the increasing number of older adult patients, the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses has launched a new online clinical education course that teaches acute and critical care nurses to differentiate between symptoms and conditions of usual aging and those arising from illness.

Released: 21-Apr-2015 11:05 AM EDT
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Brings National Nursing Conference to San Diego
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses hosts its annual National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition, May 18-21 in San Diego. AACN expects more than 7,000 attendees and includes nurses at the forefront of research, academia, staff development and management.

Released: 14-Apr-2015 10:05 AM EDT
Nurse-Led Innovations at 42 Hospitals Nationwide Improve Patient Outcomes, Save More Than $28 Million Annually
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

Critical care nurses at 42 hospitals nationwide developed patient care initiatives that substantially improved clinical outcomes while demonstrating anticipated financial savings of more than $28 million annually. The results stem from the nurses’ participation in AACN Clinical Scene Investigator (CSI) Academy, a 16-month leadership and innovation training program for staff nurses delivered and funded by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.

Released: 7-Apr-2015 11:05 AM EDT
Nurse Researchers Receive Grants From American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses announces the recipients of its annual research grants, with total available funding of $160,000.

20-Mar-2015 11:05 AM EDT
Nurse-Physician Collaboration Associated With Decreased Rates of Common Healthcare-Associated Infections
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

Collaborative relationships between nurses and physicians decrease rates of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in critical care, according to an article in the April issue of Critical Care Nurse

Released: 24-Mar-2015 10:05 AM EDT
Clinical Nurse Specialists Add Unique Value to Healthcare Organizations
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

AACN Advanced Critical Care features a symposium collection of four articles with specific examples of how clinical nurse specialists contribute to the delivery of optimal care to patients and the fiscal operations of healthcare institutions.

Released: 17-Mar-2015 11:05 AM EDT
Louisiana Hospital Receives National Award For ICU Design
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

AACN will present the ICU Design Citation to the ICUs at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, during the 2015 National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition, San Diego, May 18-21.

Released: 10-Mar-2015 12:05 PM EDT
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses to Honor Chapters at 2015 National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition, San Diego, May 18-21
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) is recognizing 14 of its more than 235 chapters worldwide for their exemplary efforts to make a difference in the healthcare profession and their communities. Awards will be presented during the 2015 National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition, San Diego, May 18-21.

Released: 24-Feb-2015 10:00 AM EST
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Celebrates Essential Work of Certified Nurses on Certified Nurses Day, March 19
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

More than 683,684 nurses in the United States and Canada hold certifications, an increase of more than 87,111 certificants compared to 2012 survey data. Certified Nurses Day is March 19.

Released: 18-Feb-2015 10:00 AM EST
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Recognizes 72 Hospital Units Nationwide with Beacon Award for Excellence
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

In 2014, AACN recognized 72 units from 60 hospitals nationwide with its Beacon Award for Excellence.

27-Jan-2015 10:00 AM EST
Extracorporeal Support Offers Hope for Pediatric Patients Unresponsive to Traditional CPR
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

Extracorporeal life support is a promising treatment for pediatric patients in cardiac arrest who are unresponsive to traditional CPR. A Critical Care Nurse article examines ECPR and addresses ethical principles related to its use and the continued advancement of end-of-life care.

Released: 29-Jan-2015 11:00 AM EST
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses to Present Circle of Excellence Awards to 25 Acute and Critical Care Nurses
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses will bestow the 2015 Circle of Excellence Award on 25 nurses nationwide at its National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition, San Diego, May 18-21.

18-Dec-2014 9:05 AM EST
Ebola Outbreak Offers Lessons, Reminders for Critical Care Clinicians
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

Outbreaks of infectious diseases, such as Ebola in West Africa, offer insight for how healthcare professionals can respond more effectively to current and future challenges, according to editors of the American Journal of Critical Care (AJCC ).

Released: 16-Dec-2014 11:00 AM EST
Pharmacology Course for Acute and Critical Care Nurses Offers Online Education in Safe Medication Administration
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) and education partner Elsevier Clinical Solutions have launched “AACN: Acute and Critical Care Pharmacology,” an online course providing case study-based education focused on safe medication administration for both acute care and critical care staff nurses.

Released: 9-Dec-2014 10:00 AM EST
Nurses at New York Hospitals Spearhead Quality Initiatives to Reduce Infection Rates, Improve Patient Outcomes and Yield Financial Savings
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

Critical care nurses at seven New York hospitals developed initiatives that substantially reduced healthcare-associated infections and improved other patient outcomes while demonstrating anticipated financial savings of nearly $4.5 million. The results stem from the nurses’ participation in a leadership and innovation training program delivered and funded by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.

21-Nov-2014 8:00 AM EST
Preoperative Interventions Improve Patient Outcomes After Cardiac Surgery
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

A study published in Critical Care Nurse finds that implementing a readiness bundle of preoperative interventions was associated with reduced risk of mortality and morbidity, shorter intubation times and shorter hospital stays for urgent patients after CABG surgery.

Released: 12-Nov-2014 10:00 AM EST
Premier Conference for Critical Care Nurses Opens Registration
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) invites nurses and other healthcare professionals who care for high acuity and critically ill patients and their families to its 2015 National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition (NTI) in San Diego, May 18-21, with preconferences May 17.

Released: 6-Nov-2014 2:00 PM EST
Seattle Hospitals Selected to Participate in AACN’s Nurse Leadership Skill-Building Program
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses expands the national rollout of its hospital-based nurse leadership and innovation training program to a seventh region, with the addition of seven Seattle-area hospitals. Nationwide, 49 hospitals have completed or are now participating in the program, with $24 million in anticipated savings from project initiatives to date.

22-Oct-2014 10:00 AM EDT
Resilience Training Shows Promise in Preventing Burnout Among ICU Nurses
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

A multifaceted approach to teaching coping mechanisms may help critical care nurses better handle their stressful work environment, according to a study in the November issue of American Journal of Critical Care (AJCC).

Released: 22-Oct-2014 10:00 AM EDT
AACN Leader Honored as Living Legend by American Academy of Nursing
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

Kathleen Dracup, founding co-editor of the American Journal of Critical Care, received the highest honor in the American Academy of Nursing recently when she was named a Living Legend.

Released: 17-Oct-2014 5:00 PM EDT
Joint Statement—Ebola: Specialty Nursing and Leadership Organizations Commit to Partnership
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, the American Organization of Nurse Executives and the Emergency Nurses Association have issued a joint statement about specialty nursing and leadership organization collaboration related to Ebola Virus Disease, on behalf of their 150,000-plus combined nurse members.



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