Work Environments Matter: Results of the October 2021 AACN National RN Work Environment Study

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

The importance of addressing the health of the nurse work environment cannot be overstated. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated systemic issues that have existed in the nurse work environment for decades. The AACN 5th National Survey contains compelling data about the health of the work environment amid a pandemic. This session focuses on pre- and intra- pandemic comparative results and the evidence supporting implementation of the 6 essential HWE Standards.

Objectives

Describe the preliminary findings of the AACN 2021 Registered Nurse Work Environment Survey.
Discuss the current state of the health of the critical care nurse work environment in the midst of a pandemic.
Recognize the importance of implementation of the 6 Healthy Work Environment Standards.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Successful Completion

Learners must attend/view/read the entire activity and complete the associated evaluation to be awarded the contact hours or CERP. No partial credit will be awarded.

Disclosure

This activity has been reviewed by the Nurse Planner. It has been determined that the material presented here shows no bias. No conflicts of interest have been identified for any individual with the ability to influence the content of this activity. Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing education only and does not imply AACN or ANCC approval or endorsement of any commercial products discussed or displayed in conjunction with this educational activity.

Accreditation

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC's) Commission on Accreditation, ANCC Provider Number 0012. AACN has been approved as a provider of continuing education in nursing by the California State Board of Nursing (CBRN), California Provider number CEP 1036. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.

AACN programming meets the standards for most states that require mandatory continuing education contact hours for license and/or certification renewal. AACN recommends consulting with your state board of nursing or credentialing organization before submitting CE to fulfill continuing education requirements.

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