AACN Chapter Speaker Request Process

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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
Immediate Past Chair

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:

11/06/25 – 11/12/25 AACN & AACN Certification Corporation Board Meetings
04/08/26 – 04/15/26 AACN & AACN Certification Corporation Board Meetings
05/14/26 – 05/21/26 NTI (NTI San Diego, CA)

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

Presentations:

On Purpose: Finding Joy on the Path to Improvement (Presidential Address)

AACN President Rebekah Marsh and/or another member of the AACN Board of Directors will lead a live presentation and discussion of AACN's theme, "On Purpose," focusing on finding joy on the path to improvement. The session will cover the measurable positive impacts of the Healthy Work Environment (HWE) Standards on nursing practice and explore the Authentic Leadership standard within AACN’s Values Framework. Participants will also review examples of how clinical staff nurses contribute to practice improvements through programs such as AACN Clinical Scene Investigator (CSI) Academy and the HWE Assessment Tool (HWEAT 2.0). Additionally, participants will share ideas on imposter syndrome, inclusion, integrity and transformation to foster incremental change, leading to greater progress, trust and connection in nursing. (Recommended minimum of 50 minutes.)

  • 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 – FY25

The AACN Year in Review is more than a reflection; it's a celebration of our collective impact. This annual look back highlights the achievements, challenges, and moments that shaped our work and strengthened our community. It underscores how our shared commitment to excellence in acute and critical care continues to support nurses, patients, and families. Grounded in purpose and connection, the Year in Review reminds us that every action matters and together we’re moving forward On Purpose.

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

AACN Certification

Certification of 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 – Rebekah Marsh

AACN President-Elect – Tonka Williams

AACN Immediate Past President – Jennifer Adamski

Certification Corporation Chair – Jodi Berndt

Certification Corporation Immediate Past Chair – Elizabeth Scruth

Request Process

Click here to complete and submit the Speaker Request Form. Once you submit the form, you will receive a confirmation email from Mitzi Inman. If you do not hear from her within 7 business days, please contact her at (800) 394-5995, ext 365 or by email at Mitzi.Inman@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 Mitzi.Inman@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: Mitzi.Inman@aacn.org
Phone: 800-394-5995, ext. 365
Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8am-6pm (Pacific Time)