Explore everything AACN has to offer at NTI. Learn about certification, get information about the Beacon Award for Excellence and CSI Academy, explore our eLearning programs and peer-reviewed journals – and so much more!
Critical Care Exposition
Tuesday, 10:15 a.m.-4 p.m., and Wednesday, 10:15 a.m.-3 p.m.
- AACN Career Resources, Booth 311 – Explore job postings, review interview tips and get suggestions to improve your résumé. Employers can list job openings and place digital recruitment ads.
- AACN Beacon Award Program, Booth 411 – Learn about how AACN recognizes unit excellence through the Beacon Award program and how you can influence your workplace to demonstrate the best in patient care.
- AACN Clinical Scene Investigator (CSI) Academy, Booth 410 – Get information about CSI Academy, AACN's nurse leadership and innovation program, and how it can help you foster excellence in your workplace.
- AACN Community Engagement, Booth 301 – Find your local AACN chapter, explore how you can become an ambassador or volunteer, and get connected online through AACN's community groups and social media.
- AACN eLearning, Booth 109 – Discover AACN's industry-leading continuing education and professional development opportunities. Delivered in an online, interactive environment, our products keep learners fully engaged with practical, evidence-based content.
- AACN Healthy Work Environments, Booth 101 – Learn about the resources and programs we offer to help implement AACN's Healthy Work Environment (HWE) Standards – including the free Healthy Work Environment Assessment Tool (HWEAT), the new HWE pocket card, and the newly released "Standards for Appropriate Staffing in Progressive Care."
- AACN Publishing, Booth 211 – Chat with editors and staff of AACN's evidence-based journals, take a survey for a chance to win a prize, and pick up free copies of American Journal of Critical Care, Critical Care Nurse and AACN Advanced Critical Care.
Resource Center
Sunday and Monday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday, 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Wednesday 7 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Certification ‒ NTI is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about certification, network with certified nurses and celebrate your certification achievements. Drop by the Certification Oasis to meet representatives from AACN Certification Corporation to talk about the certification or renewal process, how to prepare for exams and the various AACN certifications and micro-credentials available.
In addition, attendees can obtain more information about the following AACN award programs and recipients in the Resource Center.
- Beacon Award for Excellence Recipients ‒ Hospital units that have set the standard for excellence in patient care and collaborative work environments
- Chapter Award Recipients ‒ AACN chapters that have improved the healthcare profession and their communities, representing our mission, vision and values
- Circle of Excellence Recipients ‒ Individuals who have effected change to improve nursing practice and influence patient care
- Visionary Leadership Award Recipients – Exemplary individuals whose significant contributions have influenced progressive and critical care nursing, and furthered our mission, vision and values