Newswise — 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.
Excellence in Collaboration: Three chapters were honored for their collaboration with other chapters and external groups:• Central Coast of California Chapter, Salinas• Diamond State Chapter, Dover, Delaware• First Coast Chapter, Jacksonville, Florida
Excellence in Community Education & Public Service: Three chapters were recognized for outstanding public service and community education contributions that support AACN’s mission, vision and values:• Atlanta Area Chapter• Central Arkansas Chapter, Little Rock • Greater Raleigh Area (North Carolina) Chapter
Excellence in Educational Programming: Three chapters were honored for high-quality educational programming provided to acute and critical care nurses: • First Coast Chapter, Jacksonville, Florida• Greater Tampa Bay (Florida) Chapter • San Fernando Valley Chapter, Van Nuys, California
Excellence in Leadership Development: This award is presented in memory of Sharon Connor, AACN director of membership and chapters from 1985 to 1997, for her advocacy of volunteerism and dedication to the success of chapters. Three chapters were recognized for leadership development, succession planning and support of AACN’s mission, vision and values. • Denver Chapter• Heart of the Piedmont Chapter, High Point, North Carolina • San Fernando Valley Chapter, Van Nuys, California
Excellence in Promoting the Value of Certification: Three chapters were honored for their efforts to increase the number of certified nurses as well as improve renewal and retention: • Broward County Chapter, Fort Lauderdale, Florida• Heart of the Piedmont Chapter, High Point, North Carolina• Rochester (Minnesota) Chapter
President’s Award: Two chapters were recognized for their efforts to integrate AACN’s theme, “Focus the Flame,” in activities and programs throughout the year:• Greater Memphis Area (Tennessee) Chapter• Triangle Chapter, Durham, North Carolina
For more information, visit www.aacn.org/COE2015.
About the National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition: Established in 1974, AACN’s National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition (NTI) represents the world’s largest educational conference and trade show for nurses who care for acutely and critically ill patients and their families. Bedside nurses, nurse educators, nurse managers, clinical nurse specialists and nurse practitioners attend NTI.
About the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses: Founded in 1969 and based in Aliso Viejo, Calif., the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) is the largest specialty nursing organization in the world. AACN joins together the interests of more than 500,000 acute and critical care nurses and claims more than 235 chapters worldwide. The organization’s vision is to create a healthcare system driven by the needs of patients and their families in which acute and critical care nurses make their optimal contribution. www.aacn.org; facebook.com/aacnface; twitter.com/aacnme
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