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The Greater Richmond Area Chapter (GRAC) of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) serves to promote and advance the mission and vision of national AACN within our community.

🕰️ FROM THE AACN ARCHIVES: A Look Back at Where We Began! ❤️Before webinars, podcasts, and on-demand continuing educatio...
10/22/2026

🕰️ FROM THE AACN ARCHIVES: A Look Back at Where We Began! ❤️

Before webinars, podcasts, and on-demand continuing education… there were cassette tapes! 📼

Did you know that educational sessions from AACN’s National Teaching Institute (NTI) were once recorded on cassette tapes and made available for nurses to purchase?

Imagine returning home from NTI with a collection of tapes, ready to continue learning and share new knowledge with your colleagues!

These incredible pieces of AACN history remind us that while the way we learn has changed dramatically, our commitment to education, professional growth, and excellence in critical care nursing has remained constant.

A special thank-you to Audrey Roberson for sharing these treasures from the AACN archives and helping us celebrate the legacy of our profession!

💬 We want to hear from you! What was your first NTI experience like? Do you remember learning from cassette tapes, VHS recordings, or printed conference materials?

Share your memories in the comments! 👇

☀️✨ TONIGHT! Let’s Connect, Grow & Inspire! ✨☀️🌟 GRAC October Member Meeting & Education Event: MENTORSHIP 🌟Great nurses...
10/20/2026

☀️✨ TONIGHT! Let’s Connect, Grow & Inspire! ✨☀️

🌟 GRAC October Member Meeting & Education Event: MENTORSHIP 🌟

Great nurses don’t grow alone — they grow through connection, encouragement, and mentorship! 💙

Join us TONIGHT, October 20th, for an evening dedicated to professional growth, meaningful connections, and shaping the future of mentorship within GRAC!

🗓️ TONIGHT | Tuesday, October 20
💻 100% VIRTUAL — Join us on Zoom!

🕔 5:00–6:00 PM | GRAC Member Meeting
Connect with fellow members, hear chapter updates, and discover opportunities to get involved!

🕡 6:30–7:30 PM | Mentorship Education & Collaboration

✨ Hear from one of our CSI groups as they explore the power of mentorship in nursing.

✨ Gain insights from GRAC Chapter President Mandy Morrison on building meaningful mentor relationships.

✨ Help shape our NEW GRAC Mentorship Program! Share your ideas as we begin creating opportunities to connect, support, and empower nurses at every stage of their careers.

💡 Whether you’re hoping to find a mentor, become a mentor, or help build something meaningful, there’s a place for YOU!

🔗 JOIN US ON ZOOM:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86514964404

💙 REMINDER: Our Pack the Pantry initiative supporting The Doorways continues! Although we’re meeting virtually, members are encouraged to coordinate donation drop-offs.

🌟 Strong nurses build strong nurses. Let’s grow together!

💙🛒 THERE’S STILL TIME TO PACK THE PANTRY! 💚A little kindness can make a BIG difference! 💕GRAC’s Pack the Pantry initiati...
10/13/2026

💙🛒 THERE’S STILL TIME TO PACK THE PANTRY! 💚

A little kindness can make a BIG difference! 💕

GRAC’s Pack the Pantry initiative supporting The Doorways is still going strong, and we’re calling on our nursing community to help us finish strong!

🏡 The Doorways provides a home away from home for patients and families receiving medical care in Richmond. Together, we can help stock their pantry with essentials that bring comfort during challenging times.

🛍️ What can you donate?
🥫 Canned goods, soups & pasta
☕ Coffee & K-Cups
🍿 Individually wrapped snacks
🍽️ Paper plates, utensils & kitchen essentials
🧂 Spices, cooking oil & pantry staples

📅 Donations due: October 20th
📍 Drop-off at The Doorways: October 26th at 4:00 PM

✨ Every item donated is a reminder that someone cares.

Because caring doesn’t stop at the bedside. 💙

Let’s show what our GRAC community can accomplish when we come together!

Some of the best parts of nursing are the people who help us along the way. 💙The mentor who sees your potential. The col...
10/09/2026

Some of the best parts of nursing are the people who help us along the way. 💙

The mentor who sees your potential. The colleague who shares what they know. The friend who understands exactly what “it’s been a shift” means.

Join GRAC virtually on October 20 for our October education session! We’ll talk about mentorship and introduce our new GRAC mentorship program**. **

Connection and support matter at every stage of your nursing journey. ✨

🗓️ October 20
💻 Virtual event
🕡 Education session: 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Who’s a mentor who made a difference in your journey? Tag them and show them some love! 👇

Behind every nurse’s growth is someone who offered guidance, encouragement, or a chance to lead. 🤝Let’s build more of th...
10/07/2026

Behind every nurse’s growth is someone who offered guidance, encouragement, or a chance to lead. 🤝Let’s build more of those connections together!

Join GRAC on October 20 for our virtual Member Meeting & Education Event, an evening of mentorship, professional growth, and collaboration.

💻 This month’s event is entirely virtual—there is no in-person meeting.

🗓️ Member Meeting | 5–6 PM
Connect with fellow members, hear chapter updates, and share your ideas for what comes next. Your voice helps shape our chapter!

🌱 Education Session | 6:30–7:30 PM
One of our CSI groups will explore mentorship’s impact on professional development, leadership, and nursing excellence. GRAC Chapter President Mandy Morrison will share additional insights on building meaningful mentor relationships.

Then, help us begin developing the GRAC Mentorship Program! Whether you want to mentor, find a mentor, or contribute ideas, there’s a place for you in this conversation.

🥫 Keep Packing the Pantry for The Doorways!
We won’t collect donations during this virtual meeting, but we encourage you to schedule a donation drop-off for the following week. Every contribution supports families facing medical crises.

Who helped you grow as a nurse? Tag them below—and invite them to join us! 💙🫶

10/02/2026

☀️Great nurses. Strong connections. One incredible community. 🩺✨

At the Greater Richmond Area Chapter (GRAC) of AACN, we believe we’re stronger when we come together! Whether you’re looking to network, grow professionally, give back to the community, or connect with nurses who share your passion, there’s a place for you here. 💜🩵

We’re more than a professional organization. We’re a community, and we want to connect with YOU! 🤝 Our next meeting is October 20th!

💬 Who helped you feel connected or included when you were starting out? Tag them below and show them some love! 💕

🚨 SEPSIS: What Nurses Need to Know NowSepsis remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality across the lifespan — an...
09/30/2026

🚨 SEPSIS: What Nurses Need to Know Now

Sepsis remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality across the lifespan — and early recognition + timely intervention can change outcomes.

Join AACN experts for a webinar exploring the latest adult and pediatric sepsis guidelines and what they mean for nurses at the bedside.

🩺 You’ll learn about:
• Key updates in adult & pediatric sepsis guidelines
• Early recognition and timely intervention
• Resuscitation, antimicrobial therapy & hemodynamic support
• Similarities and differences across patient populations
• Practical strategies for putting the latest evidence into practice

🎙️ Featuring:

Lauren R. Sorce, PhD, RN, CPNP-AC/PC, CCRN, FCCM, FAAN
A nationally recognized pediatric critical care expert who helped develop the updated pediatric sepsis definitions.

Joanna “Jodee” Lejnieks, MSN, RN, CCRN
AACN’s sepsis liaison, sepsis program manager and co-author of the Surviving Sepsis Campaign: International Guidelines for Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock 2026.

Whether you care for adults, children or both, this is an opportunity to strengthen your sepsis knowledge and bring the latest evidence from the guidelines to the bedside. ❤️‍🩹

🔗 Register and learn more through AACN.

🩵More than a chapter - A community of nurses🩵The Greater Richmond Area Chapter of AACN is about bringing nurses together...
09/25/2026

🩵More than a chapter - A community of nurses🩵

The Greater Richmond Area Chapter of AACN is about bringing nurses together — to connect, learn, grow and support one another throughout our professional journeys. 🩺✨

Whether you’re new to critical care, an experienced nurse, a student or stepping into leadership, there’s a place for you in our community.

Through education, networking, professional development and shared experiences, GRAC creates opportunities to build connections that extend far beyond the bedside.

🌟 Learn together - Grow together -Lead together

We’d love to have you be part of what’s happening in the Greater Richmond nursing community!

09/22/2026

Beth Torres, PhD, RN, CCRN shares her experience with the Greater Richmond Area Chapter of AACN💗

There’s something powerful about nurses learning from nurses!

The Greater Richmond Area Chapter of AACN brings together nurses from across our community to share knowledge, build connections and grow alongside one another. 💙

Because professional growth doesn’t only happen in a classroom — it happens through conversations, shared experiences, mentorship and the relationships we build along the way.

Whether you’re looking to expand your clinical knowledge, meet other nurses in the Richmond area or simply feel more connected to your profession, GRAC is a place to belong.

✨ Connect. Learn. Inspire. Grow.✨

Here’s to building a stronger nursing community — together.

💖Connect. Give Back. Make a Difference.Looking for a way to connect with fellow nurses in the Greater Richmond area whil...
09/19/2026

💖Connect. Give Back. Make a Difference.

Looking for a way to connect with fellow nurses in the Greater Richmond area while making an impact in our community?

That’s what GRAC is all about. 🫶

This fall, the Greater Richmond Area Chapter of AACN is coming together to support The Doorways, an incredible Richmond organization that provides lodging and support to patients and families who need to stay close to area hospitals while receiving medical care.

🥫 We’re packing the pantry with non-perishable food and kitchen essentials — and we’d love for you to join us!!

Whether you’re looking to meet other local nurses, get involved in your community, or simply do a little good, there’s a place for you here. 💙

📦 Donations due October 20
🤝 Drop-off: October 26 at 4:00 PM

Nurses caring for our community — beyond the bedside. 💚

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