Through AACN, more than 70,000 members engage in a powerful community of dedicated professionals who strengthen the voice of acute and critical care nursing, shape best practices and influence the quality of care for patients and patients' families.
AACN members enjoy a wealth of ever-expanding benefits designed to enrich their professional and personal. From unlimited free CE credits to award-winning journals to local chapter affiliation and discounts on products and programs, we think the advantages of membership will surprise and delight you.
AACN is the world's largest specialty nursing organization and the undisputed leader in acute and critical care nursing. We set the standards of practice and develop the resources you need to advance your career and provide optimal care for your patients and your patients' families.
AACN is like an oasis for acute and 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.
Because we know your needs are unique, AACN offers a wide selection of membership types. From full, active membership to emeritus and retired/disabled memberships to student and affiliate memberships, we have a classification that will suit your circumstances.
We invite you to become a member of our professional family. Together, we can truly make a difference for ourselves and our profession, and in the lives of our patients and their families.