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AACN’s members, volunteers and staff will honor the following:</p> <style> .module__list.col-xs-12.col-sm-7.col-lg-6.col-lg-push-1 {width:90%} </style></div> </div> </div> <div class="module-content row"> <div class="module__list col-xs-12 col-sm-7 col-lg-6 col-lg-push-1"> <ul class="landing-list"> <li class="list-item"> <p class="item__text"><span class="item__icon">1</span><span class="item__label body-main">Integrity — We demonstrate sound judgment, ethical behavior and accountability in all we do.</span></p> </li> <li class="list-item"> <p class="item__text"><span class="item__icon">2</span><span class="item__label body-main">Inclusion — We cultivate an inclusive and equitable culture, where everyone contributes their unique strengths and perspectives.</span></p> </li> <li class="list-item"> <p class="item__text"><span class="item__icon">3</span><span class="item__label body-main">Transformation — We drive change and innovation to positively impact the healthcare system and improve the lives of patients, families and nurses.</span></p> </li> <li class="list-item"> <p class="item__text"><span class="item__icon">4</span><span class="item__label body-main">Leadership — We advocate and influence to achieve optimal outcomes and healthy work environments.</span></p> </li> <li class="list-item"> <p class="item__text"><span class="item__icon">5</span><span class="item__label body-main">Relationships — We collaborate and advance partnerships, honoring each individual to strengthen the collective.</span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="module__cta col-xs-12 col-sm-5 col-md-4 col-md-push-1 col-lg-3 col-lg-push-2"> </div> </div> <!-- Module Footer --> <div class="module-footer"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="module-base plain-html-module light-bg-dark-module-img" style="background:#f1efed;"> <div class="container"> <div class="module-header row"> <div class="header__wrapper"> <h2 class="module-header__heading section-heading col-xs-12">History of AACN</h2> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 content__rich-text"><style> .module-base.plain-html-module.light-bg-dark-module-img { padding-bottom:0; } .module-base.plain-html-module.light-bg-dark-module-img .module-header.row { margin-bottom: 0; } .image-gallery-module .gallery__slide .gallery__image { width: 80%; margin: 0 auto; } .gallery__description.js-gallery-description.module-detail { margin-bottom: 50px; } .image-gallery-module .carousel-container { padding-bottom: 0; border-bottom: none; } .image-gallery-module .dot-nav { white-space: nowrap; } .image-gallery-module { background: #f1efed; margin-top: 0; padding-top: 30px; } .youtube-video-module { padding-top: 70px; padding-bottom: 60px; background: #47433f; margin: 0 auto; color: #ffffff } </style> <p>Explore the history of AACN and the many milestones over the years from humble beginnings in 1969 to today's exceptional community of 100,000+ nurses. <a href="/About AACN/Complete History AACN" style="font-weight: lighter; text-decoration: underline;">View AACN's full history</a>.</p></div> </div> <!-- Module Footer --> <div class="module-footer"> </div> </div> </div> <main class="content-detail__module js-content-detail-main js-rail-position-top-anchor"> <span id="Image Gallery" class="jump-anchor js-jump-link-anchor" data-title="Image Gallery"></span> </main> <div class="image-gallery-module js-image-carousel-module" > <div class="container"> <div class="module-content row"> <div class="carousel-wrapper col-xs-12 js-image-carousel"> <div class="carousel-container js-slick-el"> <!-- items to loop --> <div class="gallery__slide"> <img class="gallery__image" src="/~/media/aacn-website/gallery-images/50th-anniversary/critical-care-timeline_1850-1950.jpg?h=600&la=en&w=901&hash=1392DEC0232742F8D85EACE6E8DE1C1574C22475" alt="" /> <div class="gallery__description js-gallery-description module-detail"> Although the first dedicated, around-the-clock intensive care units (ICUs) did not open until 1953, the history of critical care spans back to the 1850s. That was when Florence Nightingale placed acutely ill patients near the nurse’s station to keep a closer eye on them. </div> </div> <div class="gallery__slide"> <img class="gallery__image" src="/~/media/aacn-website/gallery-images/50th-anniversary/critical-care-timeline_1960.jpg?h=600&la=en&w=900&hash=5678D222B84E52297BF1DA3B9A1FED2CB129C36A" alt="" /> <div class="gallery__description js-gallery-description module-detail"> By 1969, ICUs were in 50% of all non-profit hospitals. That same year, three nurse pioneers — Mrs. Norma Shepard, Penny Vaughan and Vee Rice — gathered at a kitchen table and shared a vision to create a better future for patients, and AACN was born. </div> </div> <div class="gallery__slide"> <img class="gallery__image" src="/~/media/aacn-website/gallery-images/50th-anniversary/critical-care-timeline_1970a.jpg?h=600&la=en&w=901&hash=24E9323D6F1B704B1A22B77F87CA383A8E1F200A" alt="" /> <div class="gallery__description js-gallery-description module-detail"> “Thrilled to be following in Florence Nightingale’s footsteps. Thanks Florence for your bravery and knowledge.” Amelia, RN, CCRN </div> </div> <div class="gallery__slide"> <img class="gallery__image" src="/~/media/aacn-website/gallery-images/50th-anniversary/critical-care-timeline_1970b.jpg?h=601&la=en&w=901&hash=A2B5B4B3C70C14C9BBAA7BD7C48BEB54CF8D8171" alt="" /> <div class="gallery__description js-gallery-description module-detail"> “In 1975 we were using glass syringes and re-using steel needles for IM injections! We had to sharpen them with a whetstone.” Diana, RN </div> </div> <div class="gallery__slide"> <img class="gallery__image" src="/~/media/aacn-website/gallery-images/50th-anniversary/critical-care-timeline_1980a.jpg?h=600&la=en&w=901&hash=19F2272F9AEE5ADFE9818EA86430373A3FB396B7" alt="" /> <div class="gallery__description js-gallery-description module-detail"> “I have been an ICU nurse for 33 years, a member of AACN and a CCRN for 30 years. Can’t imagine doing anything else! Save one life, you’re a hero. Save 100 lives, you’re a nurse.” Tracey, MSN, RN, CCRN, CNRN </div> </div> <div class="gallery__slide"> <img class="gallery__image" src="/~/media/aacn-website/gallery-images/50th-anniversary/critical-care-timeline_1980b.jpg?h=601&la=en&w=901&hash=0DC2733D07569311F5D7D98DD79636BA9BC3E86D" alt="" /> <div class="gallery__description js-gallery-description module-detail"> “Best decision I made in my life was becoming a critical care nurse. Now I breathe, teach and share my expertise to the young minds like me 20-30 years ago!” Mila, MSN, RN, CCRN, TNCC </div> </div> <div class="gallery__slide"> <img class="gallery__image" src="/~/media/aacn-website/gallery-images/50th-anniversary/critical-care-timeline_1990.jpg?h=600&la=en&w=901&hash=A0816DAF7992F341A9BB5EA784E212BA9B63007B" alt="" /> <div class="gallery__description js-gallery-description module-detail"> “Nursing knows no gender, race religion. It only knows ‘Saving Lives’ with compassion and a heart." 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