Investing in connection: The lasting value of nursing organization membership

In this episode, Jennifer Adamski DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, CCRN, FCCM, President of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN), discusses the value of professional nursing organization membership. She shares how these groups support nurses at every career stage by offering education resources; career development; and opportunities for leadership, networking, mentorship, and advocacy. Nursing organizations such as AACN continue to adapt to meet nurses’ evolving needs, offering both in-person and virtual resources. However, membership is more than access to benefits—it’s an investment in long-term growth, professional connection, and collective empowerment.

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