Membership Options

Any registered nurse who is interested in any aspect of critical care nursing and is in good standing with the licensing agency of his/her state or territory is eligible for active membership. Nurses employed in research, administration, teaching, medical-surgical, telemetry or progressive care units, home health, or any healthcare agency are also eligible.

Any registered nurse who is certified through AACN, or who has paid to take an AACN exam is eligible for this discounted active membership. This does not renew your certification.

Any LVN or LPN, non-nurse professional, or student in these areas is eligible. Also any healthcare consumer or member of the corporate or political community who is interested in working toward the advancement of a healthcare system driven by the needs of patients is eligible. Affiliate members may not vote, hold office or serve on committees at either the national or chapter level.

Any U.S. citizen (or a non-citizen of the U.S. who resides within the boundaries of the U.S.) who is a student in an accredited, professional nursing program and is currently not licensed as a registered nurse is eligible. Your membership includes all AACN benefits. Student members may not vote, hold office or serve on committees at either the national or chapter level.

Any active member who has maintained active AACN membership for a period of five years or more and is over the age of 55 is eligible.

Available to professional nurses who have RN licensure in a country other than the United States. Your membership includes all AACN benefits; however, international members may not hold office or serve on committees at the national or chapter level.

Any member who has ceased his/her active practice in nursing by reason of permanent retirement or permanent disability.