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 es

tablishment 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

Dallas AACN: VTE Prophylaxis and Prevention of Hospital Acquired Pressure Injuries Hosted by Recovery Force Health. What...
08/06/2025

Dallas AACN:
VTE Prophylaxis and Prevention of Hospital Acquired Pressure Injuries
Hosted by Recovery Force Health.

What an enlightening night discussing crucial healthcare topics!





07/21/2025

President’s Column: https://aacn.me/3Ib9Q0W

In her first column as AACN president, Rebekah Marsh says we find intentional joy through the collaborative pursuit of practice improvement:
“In community, we can inspire a culture shift, a transformation that will build the healthcare system AACN envisions, driven by the needs of patients and families where nurses make their optimal contributions. We learn. We grow. We get better.” — AACN President Rebekah Marsh

06/04/2025
Norma Sonier thank you for representing the Dallas County Chapter of AACN @ Children’s Plano Nursing Excellence Event
05/28/2025

Norma Sonier thank you for representing the Dallas County Chapter of AACN @ Children’s Plano Nursing Excellence Event

05/28/2025

On Purpose: Celebrating achievements, aligning goals and setting the direction for the coming year

General Membership Meeting
June 3, 2025
18:30 - 21:00
Medical City Heart & Spine Hospital
11970 North Central Expressway

05/27/2025

This Memorial Day, AACN honors the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Their courage and dedication will never be forgotten.

Dallas Team at NTI
05/22/2025

Dallas Team at NTI

Dallas AACN Members with National AACN President NTI 2025
05/22/2025

Dallas AACN Members with National AACN President NTI 2025

Incoming Dallas AACN President (2025 -2026) Linda Bynum
05/22/2025

Incoming Dallas AACN President (2025 -2026)
Linda Bynum

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