Great Basin Chapter of AACN

First chartered in 2009, the Great Basin Chapter is one of over 200 national chapters of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses and was the first chapter in the great state of Nevada. We are located in Northwestern Nevada and serve nursing professionals from hospitals across Reno/Sparks, Carson City, Gardnerville, Truckee, and the Lake Tahoe Region. We foster and advance the profession of critical care nursing while cooperating and collaborating with other healthcare and healthcare related professionals. We support evidence-based practice and AACN's Standards of Care.



Recent News & Announcements

From Sacramento AACN- We are proud to present our 2nd annual pediatric conference "On Purpose". We have an amazing and diverse speaker lineup...

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Upcoming Events

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Reno, NV

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 5:15pm PT

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Job Opportunities

Sparks, NV · Position at Northern Nevada Medical Center

Responsibilities When it comes to choosing a hospital, one thing is clear: quality and convenience count. Northern Nevada Medical Center's...

Sparks, NV · Position at Northern Nevada Medical Center

Responsibilities This Float Pool Registered Nurse for the critical care arena (ED, ICU or PACU)  opportunity offers a convenient full,  part time,...

Reno, NV · Position at Sierra Medical Center

Responsibilities Sierra Medical Center is part of Northern Nevada Health System, a regional multi-facility system that has excelled at offering...

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On-Demand CE Activities

Designed to be completed on your own schedule this intensive training course is a must for ALL nurses, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, legal nurse consultants, nurse educators, and ri

Offers 24.5 CE credits

Available until December 31, 2025

Imagine you are taking care of your patient and suddenly grasp that an emergency situation is unfolding. Do you know what to do?

Offers 18.75 CE credits

Available until December 31, 2025

In educational partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine, this course offers a robust curriculum focused on the practical application of evidence-based nutrition in nursing.

Clinical topics: Nutrition, Pediatrics, Primary Care

Offers 50.0 contact hours

Available until July 23, 2026

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