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Concurrent C75M397

Our Beacon Era: A Novel Approach to Achieving Beacon Status

Facilitator(s): Megan O'Toole, RN

Contact Hours 1.25
CERP B 1.25
San Diego Conference
Date Tuesday 5/19/2026
Time 2:45PM - 4:00PM PT

Session Summary

Achieving Beacon status is a powerful recognition of nursing excellence; yet, the journey requires more than just meeting criteria. It demands innovation, collaboration and sustained engagement accompanied by nursing leadership support. This session is designed for nurses who are ready to lead change by exploring creative, evidence-based strategies extending beyond the application process while gaining practical tools to inspire their teams. Whether you are beginning or refining your approach, this presentation offers a fresh perspective to elevate your unit’s morale and performance.

Objectives

  • Identify innovative strategies to support successful completion of the Beacon application.
  • Demonstrate methods for engaging and empowering frontline staff to foster a culture of excellence.
  • Develop an action plan tailored to your unit, incorporating lessons learned from this presentation.
Topics Beacon
Role Manager, Staff

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Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Successful Completion

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation to be awarded contact hours AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for 1.25 contact hours.

Disclosure

Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content will be identified by the Nurse Planner within the activity. Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content has been mitigated.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing education only and does not imply AACN, ANCC, or CBRN approval or endorsement of any commercial products discussed or displayed in conjunction with this educational activity.

Activities with pharmacology hours are to assist the APRN in fulfilling the pharmacotherapeutic education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.

Activities meet the standards for most states that require mandatory continuing education for license and/or certification renewal. AACN recommends consulting with your own state board of nursing or credentialing organization before submitting your certificate of completion. 

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.