South Bay Chapter of AACN

Chartered in 1980, the South Bay Chapter is one of over 200 American Association of Critical Care Nurse Chapters. We support the needs of acute care nurses throughout the South San Francisco Bay Area. We welcome nurse and serve members working or residing in South Santa Clara County (Gilroy and Morgan Hill), Silicon Valley (including San José and Santa Clara), the East Bay and the Peninsula.

The South Bay Chapter fosters and advances the profession of critical care, progressive care, and acute care nursing. We welcome, support, and collaborate with nurses, nursing students, nursing instructors, healthcare professionals, and those interested in joining us to network and share best practices to advance evidence-based practice, healthcare outcomes. We are a diverse team who pride ourselves on providing education consistent with AACN’s Standards and Mission to help nurses make their optimal contribution.

We invite you to make the South Bay Chapter your professional home as you join a community which provides encouragement, support and opportunities to help you meet your professional goals!



Recent News & Announcements

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Upcoming Events

NOV
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Webinar/Online

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 9:00am ET

NOV
11
Webinar/Online

Monday, November 11, 2024 at 10:00am PT

DEC
05
Webinar/Online

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 9:00am CT

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San Jose, CA · Position at Kaiser Permanente

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Community Medical Centers is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Neurosurgery for a nursing job in Fresno, California. Job Description &...

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Community Medical Centers is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) New Graduate for a nursing job in Clovis, California. Job Description &...

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On-Demand CE Activities

Today, sepsis is the leading cause of death in hospitalized patients. Nurses are often the first to notice changes in a patient's signs and symptoms that may indicate the development of sepsis.

Clinical topics: Patient Outcomes

Offers 2.3 contact hours

Available until June 1, 2026

Join us for this self-paced 3 Hour* Introductory Course to learn how Registered Nurses and Advanced Practice Nurses can practice Functional Medicine.

Offers 3.0 contact hours

Available until December 31, 2024

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

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