AACN Dallas County Chapter

AACN Dallas County Chapter AACN is dedicated to creating a healthcare system driven by the needs of patients and families where These nurses polled 400 nurses across the U.S.

Membership Benefits

Quality education programs monthly
FREE MEMBERSHIP with active national membership! CCRN and PCCN Review classes annually
Subscription to our chapter newsletter
Merit recognition and scholarship program
Community volunteer opportunities
Personal and professional networking opportunities
Opportunities for collaboration, peer support and mentorship

History of AACN
• With the establishment of coronary care units, interest in specialized education for coronary care nursing began in 1967 at Nashville’s Baptist Hospital. to gauge interest in forming a national organization for cardiac care nursing
• Formal organization was established in 1969 to educate and support nurses working in newly developed intensive care units
• Today, AACN is the largest specialty nursing organization in the world, representing more than 100,000 nurses from every state in the U.S. and 45 countries
• AACN is dedicated to providing our members with knowledge and resources necessary to provide optimal care to critically ill patients

History of The Dallas County Chapter of AACN
• Established in 1972 by a group of critical care nurses in the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex, in response to a need for support and education in this brand new, specialized area of nursing
• Met at the Oak Lawn Methodist Church (because it was free!)
• Started with 25 members from all over the Metroplex
• Monthly meetings had a guest speaker and refreshments
• Continues to this day to offer networking and continuing education opportunities to the critical and acute care nurses of the Dallas/Ft.Worth Metroplex
• Dallas County Chapter of AACN is dedicated to continuous support of our members through our core chapter functions in accordance with the national AACN mission & vision

11/22/2025

Structure & Function of the Body, 17th Ed.: https://aacn.me/43VSs8a

Gain a solid foundation in anatomy and physiology with this easy-to-understand hardcover book. Featuring hundreds of photos and micrographs, this resource introduces the typical structure of the human body and how it maintains homeostasis.

11/22/2025

We’re proud to share that AACN has made a major deposit of historical materials to the Barbara Bates Center for the Study of the History of Nursing at Penn Nursing: https://shorturl.at/SpBql

This comprehensive collection, with continued ownership by the association, chronicles the evolution of critical care nursing—from its earliest days to its pivotal role in modern healthcare—and will serve as an invaluable resource for researchers, educators and students.

By preserving our history, we honor the past while shaping the future of the profession.

11/22/2025
11/22/2025

In critical care, palliative care ensures quality of life and meaningful communication at every stage. Strengthen your skills in family communication and symptom management with our NTI recorded session, Palliative Care in the ICU: https://shorturl.at/FOX73

11/22/2025
11/22/2025

When nurse leadership at her health system felt fractured, Dr. Holly Muller, Chief Nursing Officer at Presbyterian Healthcare Services, didn’t start with a plan. She started by listening. Learn how she sparked a culture shift by trusting the voices closest to the bedside on this episode of Voices in Nursing.

Explore the episode: https://aacn.me/3Kc9JTZ

11/22/2025

Exciting news! The Beacon Award Program is pilot testing Perianesthesia Care and Cardiac Cath Lab Patient Outcome Modules in 2026, and your PACU or Cath Lab can join at no cost. By participating, you’ll help shape the future of Beacon recognition and contribute to national benchmarking for specialty care units. You can also receive formal recognition!
✅ Complete the Healthy Work Environment Assessment (HWEAT-Team) by Dec. 31, 2025: https://shorturl.at/j0EYu

📧 Email tao.zheng@aacn.org to register your unit

Tag or share with other units in your specialty who might want to participate!

11/22/2025

Do you want to learn more about nursing and health care innovation? See You Now is a podcast designed specifically for nurses to create content that supports innovation and growth. Some of the best ideas come from collaboration, breaking down silos, and by sharing knowledge. Listen to our Innovation Podcast See You Now Bundles and earn free ANCC 4 CNE Credits per bundle. https://ow.ly/yC5u50XuRYx

Bundle topics include:

✅ Advocacy to Activism
✅ Nurses Inspiring Nurses
✅ Rooting Out Racism in Healthcare

11/22/2025
11/22/2025

“Nurses make up the largest segment of the healthcare workforce and the backbone of our nation’s health system,” said Jennifer Mensik Kennedy, PhD, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, president of the American Nurses Association. “At a time when healthcare in our country faces a historic nurse shortage and rising demands, limiting nurses’ access to funding for graduate education threatens the very foundation of patient care. In many communities across the country, particularly in rural and underserved areas, advanced practice registered nurses ensure access to essential, high-quality care that would otherwise be unavailable. We urge the Department of Education to recognize nursing as the essential profession it is and ensure access to loan programs that make advanced nursing education possible.”

Read the full statement here: https://americannurs.es/3f70jrzz7g

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