Lake Erie Chapter of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses

05/21/2026

Powerful representation matters. We’re proud to celebrate AACN President-Elect Tonka Williams at and the reminder that when more voices are welcomed to the table, nursing — and patient care — becomes stronger for everyone.

"Tables are where decisions are made that shape outcomes and futures. They also determine who feels seen and who goes home wondering if they matter. And I stand here today as the first Black president-elect of AACN. Not as a symbol of arrival. But as proof of what becomes possible when the table gets wider and the voices shaping decisions begin to reflect the patients we serve and the nurses delivering that care." - AACN President Elect Tonka Williams

05/07/2026

Last-minute reminder: “Damage Control Resuscitation: The Paradigm Shift in Trauma Management” from John Gallagher DNP, RN, CCNS, CCRN, RRT, FCCM, FAAN is Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET (Virtual Only)—our final program of the year before we all enjoy a summer break. Don’t forget to register—you won’t want to miss this one!

https://lecaacn.nursingnetwork.com/nursing-events/149116-damage-control-resuscitation-the-paradigm-shift-in-trauma-management #!info

04/22/2026

Last-minute reminder: Lifebanc In-Person Event — Wednesday, April 22, 2026 from 5:30 PM–8:00 PM ET at Lifebanc (4775 Richmond Road, Cleveland, OH 44128).

Join us for an engaging event and tour where you’ll learn how organ donation truly changes lives and what it means for our patients and community. Don’t forget to register—you won’t want to miss this one!

https://lecaacn.nursingnetwork.com/nursing-events/150496-lifebanc-in-person-event #!info

04/04/2026

Come hang with us at Lifebanc on April 22nd! We’re hosting an in-person event + tour where you’ll learn how organ donation truly changes lives and what it means for our patients and community.

CEs pending

03/25/2026

Sharing this one a little early so you can plan ahead — make sure to save the date!

We’re excited to welcome our final speaker of the year, John J. Gallagher, DNP, RN, CCNS, CCRN, RRT, CHSE, FAAN, FCCM, for “Damage Control Resuscitation: The Paradigm Shift in Trauma Management” on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET (virtual).

Don’t forget to register — it’s going to be a great way to close out our speakers for this year!

https://lecaacn.nursingnetwork.com/nursing-events/149116-damage-control-resuscitation-the-paradigm-shift-in-trauma-management #!info

03/20/2026

Thanks so much to everyone who joined us last night for such a great conversation — “Debating the Relative Merits of Normothermic Regional Perfusion (NRP) in Organ Transplant” with Georgina Morley, PhD, MSc, RN, HEC-C and Jeffrey Pannekoek, PhD.

We really appreciate all the thoughtful discussion and engagement!

Join us next for an in-person presentation and tour of Lifebanc on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 from 5:30–8:00 PM. Hope to see you there!

https://lecaacn.nursingnetwork.com/nursing-events/150496-lifebanc #!info

03/11/2026

Have you registered yet? It’s going to be one you don’t want to miss!

CE Pending

03/04/2026

Last-minute reminder: Georgina Morley, PhD, MSc, RN, HEC-C and Jeffrey Pannekoek, PhD — “Debating the Relative Merits of Normothermic Regional Perfusion (NRP) in Organ Transplant” is Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET (Virtual Only). Don’t forget to register—you won’t want to miss this one!

https://lecaacn.nursingnetwork.com/nursing-events/149115-debating-the-relative-merits-of-normothermic-regional-perfusion-in-organ-transplant #!info

02/28/2026

Join us as Georgina Morley, PhD, MSc, RN, HEC-C and Jeffrey Pannekoek, PhD present “Debating the Relative Merits of Normothermic Regional Perfusion (NRP) in Organ Transplant.” NRP is a DCD technique that uses an ECMO-like circuit to restore warm, oxygenated blood flow to organs after death is declared to help preserve organ function for transplant. Register via Lake Erie Chapter on Nursing Network.

https://lecaacn.nursingnetwork.com/nursing-events/149115-debating-the-relative-merits-of-normothermic-regional-perfusion-in-organ-transplant #!info

02/11/2026

We’re exploring a Spring 2027 LEC Conference and want your input!

Would you attend? What barriers should we plan around? What topics/speakers/format would bring you value? Share your thoughts here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CNV8FXW