Greater Savannah Area Chapter - AACN

02/12/2025

Great information shared from AACN Legal Department regarding chapter contracts, CE, CERP and more.

This is a great time to get your questions answered. Chapter Presidents, Program Chair and all other board members and any others interested in this topic are welcome. Registration is not required....

02/02/2025

6 more weeks of winter! lol ok 6 is more than enough to get the joke

02/02/2025

6 more weeks of winter!

10/30/2024

A couple days ago we congratulated Jerral on his CCRN Certification. We asked him a few questions about what motivated him, what did he use to prepare, what advice he has, and if his unit experience helped prepare him for the CCRN. Here is what he had to say.

“As soon as I found out about the CCRN, I knew I wanted to get my certification. I believe being certified in your field of practice is a professional standard that everyone should desire. The one thing that really "lit my fire" to pursue my CCRN certification is a plaque that hangs on the wall in our unit near the nurse's station. The plaque has a place for the nurses' names in the unit with their CCRN. Every one of those nurses is incredible. I knew I wanted my name among them!

I used a variety of materials to study for the CCRN. I used the Critical Care Nursing Certification 6th edition book for in-depth and comprehensive learning, Barron Flashcards for review and a YouTube video series that asked questions and provided rationales. Of course, the best teacher is experience! Working in the ICU at St. Joseph's Hospital and being surrounded by seasoned and experienced nurses is the best way to learn. We have such an amazing staff who love to share their knowledge and experiences with new graduates it is truly an honor to work among them and to learn every time I walk into the door!

My advice to other nurses is to GET YOUR CCRN! You can do it! If you have been working in the ICU, just take the plunge! You passed the NCLEX, just study for 1 more test. It will give you more confidence in your practice and a sense of great accomplishment. You already are doing the work; now you can get the credit and recognition you deserve.”

10/11/2024

As this awesome week comes to a close and we reflect on the Region 6 Conference, We want to shout out our scholarship recipients. From left to right out - Jean! Eunice Perry RN from Dahlonega, GA Ashley Wear RN & Britney Douglas RN both from Mobile, AL ( Gulf Coast Chapter) Libby Diaz RN from Huntsville, AL (N. Alabama Chapter) Jen Amato RN and Alicia Weaver RN. All AACN members were very appreciative.

10/11/2024

Let’s get with the Times.

09/08/2024

GSAC is giving back by donating stethoscopes to the animal rescue cause! You can help too!

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Did you know...

There are approx. 500,000 therapy animals in the U.S. & 11% of them spent time in animal rescues or shelters. 4% of these furry friends came from GA alone!

Animal therapy can help reduce feelings of isolation, anxiety, depression, and alienation. They are a primary therapy in hospiace care and can help patients take their minds off pain while encouraging communication.

Therapy animal interaction releases powerful hormones such as oxytocin and serotonin that assists with relaxation and lowering blood pressure. Nurses benefit from this too!

Patients with total joint replacement needed 50% less pain medication with canine therapy, and
college students who spent just 10 minutes with a therapy animal enjoyed reduced levels of the stress hormone, cortisol.