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AACN is one of the largest nursing organization focusing primarily on critical care nursing.The AACN has always been a forerunner for training and certification and offers numerous courses at various levels for nurses.They work hard to meet the quality and set standards among nurses who specialize in the area.There are numerous interactive self-paced sessions and is open to nurses working in the unit.
AACN has been established inorder to establish standards for baschelors degree,assist deans and directors of nursing schools to implement quality standards and to improve health care.They have also published quality indicators for research- focused doctoral programs.It also work in establishing public policy on nursing education,research and practice .AAC ensures continuing financial assistance for nursing students.Inorder to maintain the institutional data system it frequently conducts surveys reporting statistics on student enrollments and graduations,demographics,budgets and other trends.
REFERENCE-Am J Crit Care.2006 Jan ;15(1):13-27.