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AACN Dallas County Chapter

Advancing Critical-Care Nursing in Dallas, TX
“Every Voice. Every Story. Every Table.” 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

08/06/2026

Every Voice. Every Story. Every Table. 🩺🗣️

We officially kicked off the 2026–2027 year with an incredible August Chapter Meeting, and we couldn’t be more excited for what’s ahead! 🎉

A massive thank you to our phenomenal guest speaker, Megan Brunson (Past Dallas AACN President & National Chapter President), for sharing such powerful insights and inspiring us all. 💙🙌

We also want to send a huge shoutout to our sponsor, Medtrition, for supporting the event and educating us on the vital role of functional fiber in critical care! 🧬🥣💡 Medtrition | Medical Foods | Health & Wellness

To top it all off, we took time to celebrate excellence by recognizing several members for their outstanding achievements, while officially welcome our new chapter members! 👏🌟

When we bring our diverse perspectives together, there’s no stopping what we can accomplish. Here’s to a powerhouse year ahead! 🔥💯

08/04/2026

✨ Meet the 2026–2027 Dallas AACN Board! ✨

We’re excited to introduce the dedicated members who will be serving on this year’s Dallas AACN Board. Together, we’re committed to fostering professional growth, creating meaningful opportunities for critical care nurses, and strengthening our AACN community.

We can’t wait for an incredible year with you all! 💙🩺

07/07/2026

✨ Kick off the new 2026-2027 Dallas AACN chapter year with us! ✨

Join the us for our August Chapter Meeting as we welcome our 2026–2027 Board, celebrate our outgoing leaders, and hear an inspiring message from Dr. Megan E. Brunson on what it means to be Unstoppable.

📅 Tuesday, August 4, 2026
🕡 6:30–9:00 PM
📍 TWU Dallas Campus

Let’s connect, collaborate, and start the year stronger together. 💙❤️

06/03/2026

Our Dallas AACN chapter members gathered last night for our June Meeting featuring Core Practices in Urine Management!

Thank you to Taylor Colvin, Clinical Manager for Interventional Urology & Critical Care at BD, for speaking with our members about evidence-based catheter care and best practices in preventing catheter-associated complications.

We are grateful for the opportunity to learn from experienced industry leaders and continue bridging the latest up-to-date knowledge with real-world practice🩵

05/28/2026

From bedside to beachside🌊🩺

Our members had the incredible opportunity to attend the 2026 AACN National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition (NTI)- one of the largest conference for critical care nurses nationwide!🩺

From engaging educational sessions to networking with healthcare professionals from across the country, this experience inspired growth, leadership, and a deeper passion for nursing💙

Here are some of the highlights✨:
-NTI Supersessions featuring 6000+ nurses and inspirational keynote gatherings
-Critical Care Exposition Hall featuring various vendors and educational opportunities
-Nurses Night Off
& lots more fun!

We are proud to continue supporting opportunities that empower nurses to learn, connect, and lead. Thank you to our members who were able to attend and represent our chapter!⛱️☀️

05/19/2026

Huge congratulations to our Dallas AACN President for being recognized as a 2026 DFW Great 100 Nurse! 💙✨

Such a well-deserved honor and a reflection of the leadership, compassion, and dedication she brings to nursing every day. We’re so proud to celebrate you!

04/19/2026

Dallas AACN speakers featuring very special guests from Texas Wesleyan University & UT Tyler university School of Anesthesia Nursing Directors and CEO Shawntay Harris as part of our professional track.

Thank you for pouring your knowledge, advice and inspiration into us!

04/18/2026

Huge thank you to Parkland Health for sponsoring your staff to attend the Dallas AACN Critical Care Symposium 👏

Your support made it possible for nurses to learn from incredible speakers like Dr. Catherine Chen and Brian Farrell, bringing valuable knowledge back to the bedside.

We appreciate your commitment to continuing education and excellence in critical care 💙❤️

04/18/2026

That wraps up an incredible Day 2!💙❤️

We just concluded our Annual Critical Care Symposium, and what an unforgettable last day it was. From emergency airway management and hemodynamics to a captivating keynote on AI’s impact on nursing, the knowledge shared today by our fantastic speakers was truly inspiring ✨

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us – our amazing speakers, dedicated volunteers, vendor partners, and all the passionate critical care nurses in attendance. We leave feeling energized and equipped to continue providing exceptional care 🩺

What was your favorite session from the symposium? Share with us in the comments!💬

04/17/2026

Day 1 of our Annual Critical Care Symposium was a success!👏

We kicked things off with a full day of learning, collaboration, and inspiration—featuring a wide range of expert speakers and impactful sessions covering everything from sepsis, CRNA schooling, and ECMO to ethics, leadership, and critical care innovation.

With roughly 200 attendees, the energy in the room was unmatched. Thank you to everyone who showed up ready to learn, connect, and elevate the standard of care.

Can’t wait to see what Day 2 brings 💙❤️

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Dallas, TX
75382

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