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The following are speaking engagement options for chapters to request for a future chapter event:

  • AACN President
  • President-Elect
  • Immediate Past President
  • AACN Certification Corporation Chair
  • Chair-Elect

Chapters will be able to request other current AACN or AACN Certification Corporation Board Members to speak at their events, as well.

Please note that all members from both boards are not available on the following dates:

  • 11/05/26 – 11/11/26 AACN & AACN Certification Corporation Board Meetings
  • 03/31/27 – 04/07/27 AACN & AACN Certification Corporation Board Meetings
  • 04/29/27 – 05/06/27 NTI (NTI Indianapolis, IN)

Download the Chapter In-Person and Virtual Meeting Checklist to get started.

Presentations

From Inspiration to Action: The Workshop After the Keynote (Presidential Address)

This is a spin on the traditional Chapter presentation. "From Inspiration to Action: The Workshop After the Keynote," developed by AACN President Tonka Williams, takes the audience beyond the keynote's message and into practical, everyday application. Through storytelling, reflection and hands-on activities, participants explore how voice, story, and belonging shape psychological safety and patient care—leaving with one concrete commitment to help a fellow nurse feel seen, heard, and valued.

  • A presentation including an in-person or virtual visit.
  • This activity qualifies learners for CE credit. View session summary for information and session evaluation link to obtain CE certificate.
  • Download the presentation

Virtual Visit

  • A 5 min -20 min virtual visit. (For recognition, various celebrations, general greetings, etc.)

AACN Year in Review – FY26

This presentation provides an overview of key trends, initiatives and learning from AACN's FY26 work and their relevance to acute and critical care nursing. Topics include healthy work environments, professional development and certification, continuing education, evidence-based practice, community and advocacy. The presentation also explores how feedback and experiences from nurses inform resources, standards and initiatives designed to support nursing practice.

After participating in this session, participants will be able to identify ways healthy work environments, ongoing professional development and shared learning can support nursing practice and professional growth.

  • For an in-person or virtual visit.
  • Download the presentation - (does not qualify for CERPs or CEs)

AACN Certification
Certification for acute and critical care nurses is a formal recognition of knowledge based on national standards. Certification provides evidence to the public that the nurse meets established standards of quality and patient safety. This presentation provides the history of certification and shares information about the various certifications offered by AACN. Audiences can interact by answering the trivia questions at the end of the presentation. (60 min; 1 CE) *Can be modified for a shorter presentation and eligible for CERP C credit.

Other Topics Available for Presentation (In-person or Virtual Visit)

AACN President – Tonka Williams

AACN President-Elect – Sara Knippa

AACN Immediate Past President – Rebekah Marsh

Certification Corporation Chair – Jodi Berndt

Certification Corporation Chair-Elect – Carol Olff

Request Process

Complete and submit the Speaker Request Form. Once you submit the form, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive a response within 7 business days, please email chapterspeakerrequests@aacn.org. Please print a copy of the completed form for your records.

Session Summary & Individual Disclosure & Mitigation Form (IDM)

Listed above are the Session Summaries and one Individual Disclosure and Mitigation Form (IDM) for each speaker and their respective topics – the one form covers all of their topics. Download the form, complete the sections on the IDM form that are chapter-specific, and save to your computer. You will need those to submit with your Program Approval Application for CE.

All chapter education records must be saved for 6 years. Electronic files are allowed.

Copyright Information

The Speakers' presentation materials are intended for AACN Chapters to copy/provide for the sole purpose of giving to the attendees of the event. They may not be copied, sold or given away for any other purpose without expressed written permission of the Speaker.

Resources

Speaker Consent for Recording (In-person or Virtual Meetings)

If the chapter wants to record any speaker's presentation, they must obtain written permission from the speaker, prior to the program. The form needs to be completed by the chapter and sent to the speaker for their signature. The chapter must copy chapterspeakerrequests@aacn.org on the email. If the chapter will be using Zoom, for a virtual meeting, instructions on how to record the presentation are provided in the Chapter Host Instructions and on the Chapter In-Person and Virtual Meeting Checklist.

Chapter Host Instructions (Virtual Meeting)

Instructions for hosting or facilitating a Zoom meeting, and how to use all the features.

Participant Instructions (Virtual Meeting)

Instructions and helpful hints for participating in Zoom meetings. Download and send to the participants of your meeting with your meeting connection information.

Contact Information

Email: chapterspeakerrequests@aacn.org

Phone: 800-394-5995, ext. 365