Board of Directors
Certification Corporation Board
Nominating Committee
How to Serve
The AACN Board of Directors unites our community of exceptional nurses, to shape the future of nursing practice. These leaders help to further our mission of a patient- and family-driven healthcare system where acute and critical care nurses make their optimal contribution.
Chief Executive Officer
AACN Certification Corporation, AACN’s credentialing arm, enhances patient health and safety by establishing and maintaining high standards of nursing excellence through certification and certification renewal for nurses who care for acutely and critically ill patients and their families. We develop and administer the CCRN, CCRN-E, CCRN-K, PCCN, PCCN-K, ACNPC-AG, ACCNS-AG, ACCNS-P and ACCNS-N specialty exams and the CMC and CSC subspecialty exams.
Chief Executive Officer
Amanda Bettencourt
Co-Chair
Jul 01, 2023 – Jun 30, 2024
Myra Ellis
Co-Chair
Jul 01, 2023 – Jun 30, 2024
Jarrod Atkinson
Committee Member
Jul 01, 2023 – Jun 30, 2024
Carly Byrne
Committee Member
Jul 01, 2023 – Jun 30, 2024
Lisa Falcón
Committee Member
Jul 01, 2023 – Jun 30, 2024
Veronica Gurule
Committee Member
Jul 01, 2023 – Jun 30, 2024
Jennifer Hayakawa
Committee Member
Jul 01, 2023 – Jun 30, 2024
Sara Knippa
Committee Member
Jul 01, 2023 – Jun 30, 2024
Pamela Moss
Committee Member
Jul 01, 2023 – Jun 30, 2024
Audrey Roberson
Committee Member
Jul 01, 2023 – Jun 30, 2024
Erika Simon
Committee Member
Jul 01, 2023 – Jun 30, 2024
Clareen Wiencek
Committee Member
Jul 01, 2023 – Jun 30, 2024
What are AACN’s governance leadership positions?
AACN’s governance leaders are composed of the members of three bodies: AACN Board of Directors, AACN Certification Corporation Board of Directors and AACN – AACN Certification Corporation Nominating Committee. In partnership with members, constituents, the chief executive officer and national staff, these leaders ensure achievement of the organization’s mission, vision and strategies.
When are nominations open?
Nominations for all three groups are being accepted annually from March 14 through May 31.
What are the competencies to serve in a governance leadership position?
Highly qualified and committed governance leaders are vital to the continuing health and progress of AACN. With this goal in mind, the organization has defined Essential Competencies for Governance Leadership to assist members and certificants in assessing their readiness for a governance leadership position. The competencies are:
Detailed information about the competencies
AACN membership required
Accountabilities:
Detailed information about these positions
AACN membership not required
AACN Certification Corporation bylaws and accreditation require board members to represent the populations certified. To fulfill these requirements, different credentials or experience is required on a rotating basis, which determines the available positions each year.
Accountabilities:
Detailed information about these positions
AACN membership required
Accountabilities: