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Get Certified in Care Coordination and Transition Management (CCTM). Learn the exam content and eligibility requirements for the Certified in Care Coordination and Transition Management (CCCTM) certification exam. Register Now!

2020 Annual Conference

Don't miss this once-a-year event! Make career-changing connections, learn the latest innovations from inspiring speakers, earn contact hours. Find out about it now.

AAACN Career Center

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Joint Commission Releases Resource on How to Implement NPSGs on Health Care-Associated Infections

By January 1, 2010, hospitals and other accredited organizations are expected to be in full compliance with the three National Patient Safety Goals (NPSGs) pertaining to health care-associated infections (HAI) (NPSG.07.03.01, NPSG.07.04.01, and NPSG.07.05.01). To help organizations prepare for and understand how to meet the requirements of the HAI NPSGs, The Joint Commission has developed a complimentary education program, now available on The Joint Commission Connect extranet.

CDC Issues Updated Guidance on H1N1 Infection Control for Health Care Facilities/Personnel

Nurse in Washington Internship (NIWI)

The Nurse in Washington Internship (NIWI), planned for March 14-16, 2010, provides nurses the opportunity to learn how to influence health care through the legislative and regulatory process. Participants learn from health policy experts and government officials, network with other nurses, and visit members of Congress. Anyone from novices to the very knowledgeable will find the program interesting and informative. Get more information/register or call 859-514-9157.

We've built it, so invite your colleagues to come!

With just a few mouse clicks, you can help spread the word about AAACN and ambulatory care nursing. Please visit a new page on the AAACN Web site that describes ambulatory care nursing and allows you to send your nursing colleagues an e-mail automatically (all you have to do is fill in their address). Once they understand AAACN exists to educate them and foster their professional growth, they can become a member and begin reaping the many benefits AAACN offers. Thank you for helping us spread the word!

H1N1 Links and Resources for the Most Up to Date Information

We realize the challenges our members and colleagues will face with the threat of the H1N1 virus and have discussed how we can provide you with the most up-to-date information on H1N1. We have determined that the most trustworthy, accurate information is available through the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).