AACN Region 5

10/05/2026

Now Open - Chapter Poster Abstracts & Chapter Circle of Excellence Awards!

Check out the resource links below!

Poster Abstract Submission Guidelines: https://www.aacn.org/-/media/aacn-website/conference-and-events/nti/abstracts/poster-guidelines.pdf?la=en&hash=0AF0F4A442FE5BE3DC70ABBC70553148AECEC87B
Tips for Writing an Exemplar:
https://www.aacn.org/nursing-excellence/excellence-awards/circle-of-excellence-chapter-award/award-winning-exemplars?sc_camp=9BC923369E89459A8CD777DD34F17A1D&_zs=V8BNe&_zl=VOO85
Circle of Excellence Award Booklet:
https://www.aacn.org/-/media/aacn-website/nursing-excellence/excellence-awards/circle-of-excellence/2026-coe-chapter-award-recipients.pdf?sc_camp=9BC923369E89459A8CD777DD34F17A1D&_zs=V8BNe&_zl=WOO85

09/24/2026

Region 5 is all chapters in North Carolina and South Carolina, I am thrilled to support you and the amazing work you do for your communities! American Association of Critical-Care Nurses

The Heart of Carolina Local Chapter of AACNAACN Heart of the Piedmont ChapterGreater Raleigh Area Chapter AACNOld Salem AACNThe Charles Towne Chapter of AACNAACN Triangle ChapterPiedmont Carolina's AACN

08/09/2026

Don't forget this Tuesday 8/11, Region 5 Zoom meeting!

06/28/2026

03/31/2026

Help ensure AACN’s future direction and vote today! Read the candidate profiles and choose the leadership that best represents you and your core values. https://www.aacn.org/about-aacn/board/election

03/24/2026

AACN is excited to announce the recipients for this year’s President's Award! Congratulations to the following chapters:

• Greater Richmond Area Chapter
• Greater Tampa Bay Chapter
• Susquehanna Valley Chapter
• Tidewater Chapter

We are so proud of this year’s recipients and look forward to celebrating them at NTI. Please join us on Tuesday, May 19, for the AACN Recognition Celebration, 9-10:15 a.m., to honor all of the AACN award recipients!

02/17/2026

We would like to congratulate this year’s Circle of Excellence Chapter Award recipients! We look forward to celebrating with you at NTI!

01/29/2026

The Heart of Carolina Chapter is hosting a symposium on March 27th! All are welcome to attend. Check out their Nursinf Network page for more information and how to register!
The Heart of Carolina Local Chapter of AACN AACN Heart of the Piedmont Chapter Greater Raleigh Area Chapter AACN Old Salem AACN The Charles Towne Chapter of AACN

01/07/2026

For more information, go to https://www.aacn.org/nursing-excellence/excellence-awards/circle-of-excellence-chapter-award