Central Indiana Chapter of AACN

04/10/2026

We are delighted to announce the arrival of our chapter's T-shirts and other items, which are scheduled for distribution on Monday, April 13, 2026, at the CIC AACN chapter meeting. T-shirts will be available to individuals who have placed orders. For those who missed the March meeting, the option to order T-shirts and additional items remains available. If you are unable to attend the chapter meeting on Monday night evening, please connect with one of the board members and coordinate  a time and place for pick up.

04/08/2026

Vote Now!  Just one week left!
For the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), the 2026 board election is currently underway. Here are the key details for your voting process:

Our chapter is endorsing our candidate Audrey Glossenger for National Board of Directors. See her bio here!

https://www.aacn.org/-/media/aacn-website/about-us/elections/fy27/bio_audrey-glossenger_final.pdf?la=en&hash=AD0FEFFB487B1FB847CC2C650369A027FE037743

Voting Period: Voting is open from March 11 to April 15, 2026.

Eligible Candidates: Members can elect four individuals to the Board of Directors from a slate that includes candidates such as Susan Bartos, Olena Svetlov, Myra King, and Audrey Glossenger.

How to Vote: You can cast your ballot by visiting the official AACN Board Election page or by responding to the election email sent to your registered account.
Submission Deadline: Online ballots must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. ET on April 15, 2026.

04/07/2026

Hello, we still have plenty of seats left! Feel free to share on your units with your fellow nursing colleagues! This is a wonderful opportunity to meet your friends at Indiana Donor Network.  The facility is absolutely beautiful.  If you have not been there before it’s a very humble experience! Also, please invite your nursing students on your unit as they will be able to attend free of charge!

April 2026 Dinner Meeting at Indiana Donor Network Registration is now open!
Follow this link for dinner details and location. Please see attached flyer for details about our charity this month and items requested.
Feel free to share this announcememt with your friends and colleagues! We have plenty seats left!

https://cicaacn.nursingnetwork.com/nursing-events/151554-cic-aacn-13-april-2026-at-indiana-donor-network #!info

04/06/2026

Free webinar to AACN members: Irreplaceable: Critical Care Nurses in an AI-Powered World

Part of AACN Critical Care Webinar Series

Presenter(s): Linda Harrington, PhD, DNP, RN, NI-BC, UXC, CPHIMS, FHIMSS, FAMIA; Lisa A Gulker, DNP, RN, ACNP-BC; Fiona A Winterbottom, DNP, MSN, APRN, ACNS-BC, ACHPN, CCRN

Date Apr 23, 2026

Contact Hours 1.00
CERP C 1.00

Time 10:00AM - 11:00AM PT( note time difference)
Topics: Technology

CE Fee
Member: Free
NonMember: $10.00

Explore how AI is reshaping critical care nursing from algorithmic bias to patient safety and why nurses’ judgment remains irreplaceable.

04/06/2026

Dinner opportunity for April 7, 2026. 12 seats available for AACN members

04/05/2026

Hello!

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We’ll do an overview of each exam, work through practice questions across body systems, and wrap up with a live Q&A to answer your questions.

Whether you’re actively preparing or just exploring your options, this session will give you a clear idea of how I can support your certification journey!

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04/05/2026

April 2026 Dinner Meeting at Indiana Donor Network Registration is now open!
Follow this link for dinner details and location. Please see attached flyer for details about our charity this month and items requested.
Feel free to share this announcememt with your friends and colleagues! We have plenty seats left!

https://cicaacn.nursingnetwork.com/nursing-events/151554-cic-aacn-13-april-2026-at-indiana-donor-network #!info

04/01/2026

Central Indiana Chapter AACN Dinner Meeting Notice: Please be advised that the April 13 2026 dinner meeting for Central Indiana Chapter AACN will take place at Indiana Donor Network. Registration will open  soon once we have more details.

Additionally, the chapter will be supporting Wheeler Mission for Women and Children as its charity for April 2026. This organization provides vital services to women experiencing homelessness, domestic violence, and other issues. Due to security reasons, the specifics of our supply delivery will remain confidential. We kindly request donations of towels, washcloths, shampoo, conditioner, and soaps at the dinner meeting. Members are welcome to collect items from their nursing units. Cash and VENMO donations are also appreciated. For further information, please contact Clara Monroe at 765-265-6965 or private message in Facebook.

To learn more about this organization and how you can help go to:

https://www.domesticshelters.org/help/in/indianapolis/46204/wheeler-mission-ministries-center-for-women-and-children

03/28/2026

Choose Our Future Leaders – Vote Now
Voting for AACN’s annual elections is underway and will close Wednesday, April 15. In the following sections, we share how to vote, why your voice matters, and steps you can take to encourage your colleagues to vote.

Why: Your Voice Matters
Amid staffing shortages, increased workplace violence and other practice barriers you may face, your voice matters more than ever. AACN remains committed to providing essential support to critical care nurses, advocating for healthy work environments and advancing nursing’s role in decision-making forums. By voting in the AACN election, you help select leaders who represent the core values and issues most important to you today.

Voting open from March 11 to April 15, 2026.

The candidate profiles provide biographical information and an issues statement to help you assess the candidates before voting opens.

Eligible voters should have received an email with voting information and a link to their online ballot. You will also receive reminders until you have voted or the election closes.

To ensure emails from the AACN Election Coordinator arrive in your inbox, add this email address as an approved sender: [email protected].

AACN Board of Directors (four will be elected):

We would like to endorse our own Chapter Candidate Audrey Glosseger! See her bio here!

https://www.aacn.org/-/media/aacn-website/about-us/elections/fy27/bio_audrey-glossenger_final.pdf?la=en&hash=AD0FEFFB487B1FB847CC2C650369A027FE037743