Finding Mentorship in a Remote Format: The Value of Online Nursing Communities

Author(s): Sara Grieshop

Contact Hours 1.00

CERP B 1.00

Expires Dec 15, 2026

Topics: Career Development, Education

Role: Staff

Fees
Member: Free
NonMember: $10.00

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Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

AACN’s moderated community for undergraduate nursing students and nurses new to the profession. Learn about our space to find support and information on common nurse mistakes, balance new roles and foster resiliency. This session focuses on how to find mentorship virtually without the snark of social media. This is a safe space to connect, share ideas, and ideate through meaningful connections. Experienced RNs are welcome to join to learn ways to connect with new nurses in your departments!

Objectives

  • Describe three benefits of joining an online community for support.
  • List three barriers to finding support as a new or future nurse.
  • Understand how AACN can support their nursing journey.

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 {contactHours} contact hours.

Disclosures

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.