AACN Region 8

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

09/23/2026

Hello region 8,

Please take a moment to read Julie’s article, all too common problems during orientation. Julie is a great resource and her expertise is displayed in the article.

Julie Miller, an AACN clinical practice specialist, offers ideas to support new nurses during orientation. Her discussion includes why new nurses may struggle, bullying and retention, tools for actionable feedback, creating healthy work and learning environments, online professional communities and resources for preceptors. Learn more: https://aacn.me/4AraL3H

09/22/2026

Take a listen to this podcast.

08/21/2026

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08/10/2026

06/02/2026

Check out this great agenda for this symposium hosted by Upper Cumberland AACN Chapter!!

05/26/2026

I am finally recovering from NTI in San Diego. I’m from Indianapolis so immediately went into race weekend for the Indy 500 when I got home. I was so happy to spend time with these Region 8 chapter members at CLDW. In addition t great presentations, we all enjoyed the breakout sessions to network with other chapters on best practices and new ideas for recruiting new members, succession planning, events, and MANY other. We also celebrated the Central Ohio chapter for winning a Circle of Excellence award! Your willingness to spend your Sunday dedicated to your professional development as well as to the success of your local AACN chapter is appreciated! Also sharing info for an upcoming symposium that the Upper Cumberland Chapter is hosting.

04/25/2026

Upcoming certification review opportunity. Some of you may not be too far away.

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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