If your membership expires this month, don't forget to renew! You will receive an e-mail notice reminding you to renew your membership, which includes links and instructions. You may also renew online now – it's quick and easy!

Rebecca Pyle, MS, RN, AAACN's Newsletter Editor for the past 10 years, will be moving on from her position as Editor. For this reason, AAACN is seeking a member who would like to contribute their talents to the development of our award-winning, bi-monthly publication, which is the most valued member benefit.

The American Nurses Association (ANA) is seeking input on their draft of Nursing's Social Policy Statement: The Essence of the Profession. Please take this opportunity to review and comment on the content and format of this document. ANA would like to have the greatest dissemination and input possible, so sharing this information with nursing colleagues, other professionals, consumers, and other stakeholders is recommended. Closing date is March 15, 2009.