American Association of Critical Care Nurses

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American Association of Critical Care Nurses

Last Modified: 07/19/2011

Today, the American Association of Critical Care Nurses is the largest specialty nursing organization in the world, representing the interests of more than 400,000 nurses who are charged with the responsibility of caring for the most critically ill patients. The association provides members with the knowledge and resources necessary to provide optimal care to critically ill patients. This website has clinical practice resources, including "practice alerts" and educational tools, that incorporate current research and best practices into daily ICU routines.

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