Join Us in Transforming Health Care


Beverly Malone, PhD, RN, FAAN
Opening Keynote, Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Ambulatory Care: Walking the Talk

Dr. Beverly Malone, one of nursing’s most influential voices, President and CEO of the National League for Nursing.

You’ll also want to attend one of the top conference favorites, the interactive Town Hall. We’ll travel through time by going “Back to the Future: Ambulatory Care Nursing at the Core.”


Kristy Chunta, PhD, RN
General Session, May 20, 2022
The Challenges of Being an Up-and-Coming Nurse Leader during the Pandemic


Keith Carlson, BSN, RN, NC-BC
Closing Keynote, May 20, 2022

Go Forward and Do It! Continuing to Develop Professionally with Resilience: What Do I Need to Get There?

As an accomplished speaker, writer, blogger, podcaster, consultant, and holistic career coach for nurses, Keith has his finger on the pulse of 21st century nursing and keenly understands the challenges faced by nursing professionals and healthcare organizations. His message of savvy career advice for nurses has been featured by Nurse.com, Nurse.org, Working Nurse Magazine, American Sentinel University, MultiBriefs News Service, StaffGarden, American Nurse Today, NursingCE.com, Health eCareers, among others.

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  • In-person. Immerse yourself in our warm and welcoming AAACN community. You’ll see many familiar faces and make new connections during a safe and exhilarating conference experience.
  • Virtual. The many perks of attending online are yours – cost-savings, convenience, flexibility. And, you won’t miss any of the expert speakers, stimulating ideas, special events, and networking opportunities.


tracks to choose from

  • CCTM
  • Clinical
  • Leadership
  • Telehealth


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  • Expand your knowledge on topics that range from COVID-19 to equitable care, presented by the country’s top nursing leaders.
  • Extend your conference experience by attending the pre-conference session, May 17 and the Certification Review Course on Saturday, May 21, 2022.
  • Attend general and breakout sessions in person or catch up later online in the AAACN Online Library (included with registration.)
  • See the impact your colleagues are having on health care by viewing the ever-popular poster presentations.
  • Connect with exhibitors in person.
  • Ask questions and expand your knowledge during live text chats and in chat lobbies.


We’ve realized the power of our collective voice and the impact of our knowledge on patient care.

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