Standards

AACN Standards are "authoritative statements that describe the level of care or performance common to the profession of nursing by which the quality of nursing practice can be judged."

Online Documents

AACN Standards for Establishing and Sustaining Healthy Work Environments: A Journey to Excellence
AACN Scope and Standards for Acute and Critical Care Nursing Practice. Standards for Acute and Critical Care Nursing Practice also reflect the key concepts of the:
- AACN Mission, Vision, Values and Ethic of Care
- Synergy Model
Standards of Practice and Professional Performance for the Acute and Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist
AACN Scope and Standards for Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Practice
AACN Tele-ICU Nursing Practice Guidelines

In the Marketplace

All AACN Standards that also include "Scope of Practice" may be purchased in their unabridged format through the AACN Resource Catalog either online or through Customer Care at (800) 899-2226.