Mountain to Sound Chapter of AACN

06/11/2026

A fabulous 2 days at our summer CCRN/PCCN Review Course with Nicole Kupchik. Over 50% of attendees committed to taking their certification exam by signing up with AACN's group registration today!

Thank you Nicole for making this an engaging 2 days and prepping our PNW nurses to become certified.

We appreciate UWMC-Northwest Hospital for being our host site.

Congratulations to our attendees who are on their way to success!
got this!!

05/25/2026

We asked the current President of AACN her why to Certify:

My CCRN certification is by far my proudest achievement as a Registered Nurse. Studying for the test improved my confidence to provide excellent clinical care and patient education. Maintaining my certification shows my passion for continuous learning and patient safety. I am
– Rebekah Marsh, BSN, RN, CCRN – AACN President 2025-2026

Join us June 9 & 10th to push toward success on your journey toward certification. Nicole Kupchik does a great job in helping you over this 2 day course. Register soon! https://mtsaacn.nursingnetwork.com/nursing-events/150507-ccrn-pccn-certification-review-course #!info

05/22/2026

05/21/2026

Join us June 9th and 10th to help yourself move on your path to certification. Nicole Kupchik is a wonderful teacher who wants you to succeed.
Does your hospital pay a $1/hour differential for your certification...that's giving yourself a 2k/year raise!

Join us in June!

05/18/2026

Congratulations to Dr Elizabeth Bridges on receiving the Marguerite Kinney Handlin Distinguished Career Award from AACN at NTI this AM. Well deserved. We appreciate Liz's support of our chapter and of nursing in the PNW.

05/16/2026

Marites, what's your why to certify?

I earned my CCRN in 2017 to validate and solidify my knowledge in critical care, boost my confidence when caring for complex ICU patients, and demonstrate to my patients and colleagues that I am dedicated to continuing nursing education and evidence-based practice. Other perks include some hospitals paying more if you have your CCRN and being more competitive when applying for critical care jobs.
-Marites Almachar, DNP, ARNP, AGACNP-BC, CCRN - AACN MTS Website Chair 2025-2026

It's not to late to join MTS and Nicole Kupchik for our June CCRN/PCCN Certification Course in North Seattle.
https://mtsaacn.nursingnetwork.com/nursing-events/150507-ccrn-pccn-certification-review-course #!registration

05/11/2026

Joel, what's your why to certify ?

I got certified about a 1.5 years after I transitioned from Acute care to ICU. I took the review courses with Laura Gesparis at the time (Nicole wasn’t on the scene yet.. .;-) ). I did it for 2 reasons, 1 – I wanted a little extra pay ($1/hr) to help cover my coffee addiction and 2- I worked in a specialized Cardiac ICU. In studying for the CCRN, I got to spend more time learning about other patient populations. Later as my Cardiac career grew, I looked as subspecialties. I will say CMC was definitely a lot more complex and harder than I thought. The CSC was great because it really firmed up my cardiac surgery knowledge.

Joel Green, MSN RN CCRN-CMC-CSC

Join MTS and Nicole Kupchik in June and we will help you on your path toward certification-sign up today! https://mtsaacn.nursingnetwork.com/nursing-events/150507-ccrn-pccn-certification-review-course #!info

05/07/2026

What's you why to become a certified RN?

My CCRN certification helped me to feel validated in my knowledge as a critical care nurse. I learned so much during the process of certification. Maintaining my certification helps me to keep my knowledge current to the latest evidence. My CCRN certification keeps me invested in the nursing profession. 15 years of certification and counting! I am – Julie Rodriguz MSN, RN, CCRN, NPD-BC – AACN MTS Secretary 2025-2026.

Join MTS and Nicole Kupchik in June to take your next steps toward certification: https://mtsaacn.nursingnetwork.com/nursing-events/150507-ccrn-pccn-certification-review-course #!info

05/04/2026

Join us in June to help you reach your certification goals with chapter member Nicole Kupchik. Sign up today-
https://mtsaacn.nursingnetwork.com/nursing-events/150507-ccrn-pccn-certification-review-course #!registration

05/01/2026

We've fixed our website issue: register for our PCCN/CCRN review course with Nicole Kupchik on June 09 & 10th!

Get certified! Benefits of certification include: --> Validates your complex specialty knowledge --> Possible salary benefit --> Impacts patient safety --> Drives ongoing CE