[SouthernLPN2RN]

I'm trying to decide here. Are there any real benefits to joining AACN? Any reason I shouldn't? TIA!

[Hoozdo]

Benefits - Monthly critical care magazine with interesting articles, some free CEUs on website, $$ off on CCRN certification testing.

Disadvantage - It costs money.......I forget how much, but I joined.

[meandragonbrett]

AACN now offers FREE UNLIMITED CEU's for their members. Something new they just started via their website.

[Christie RN2006]

I am also a member, and I really like getting all the magazines!! There is a lot of good info in them. The only downside to it is the cost.

[nurse-lou]

Membership in AACN is the cheapest specialty organization out there. Check the membership dues for the emergency nurses.....it's a LOT more money than $78! I am really gonna enjoy the free CEU's considering I've got a lot to earn to renew my CCRN in 2009!

[GRASSCUTTER]

Originally Posted by nurse-lou

Membership in AACN is the cheapest specialty organization out there. Check the membership dues for the emergency nurses.....it's a LOT more money than $78! I am really gonna enjoy the free CEU's considering I've got a lot to earn to renew my CCRN in 2009!

yOUR MEMBERSHIP IS ALMOST FREE IF YOU COUNT THE DISCOUNT FOR MEMBERS ATTENDING NTI. I RECOMMEND NTI AS A HIGH FOR ANY NURSE.

[methylene]

I have a student membership ($52 for one year) and it's been great having access to the journal.

Additionally, a new local chapter just broke ground in my area, started by the nurses I work with in my ICU. I've helped design their website, and once I graduate, I plan to be quite active in it.

[RN1980]

the only reason i maintain my membership is for the free ceu's and the monthly critical care mag, for which half of it is full of advertisments and other nonsense, so about 10-15 pages worth of somewhat interesting reading...

[RNFELICITY]

I have been a member for some time now and enjoy the magazine and the other items on the website that is only offered to members. You get discounts for other things as well.

I think it is a nice way to network with others.

For 78 dollars a year...I am ok with it!

[1badccurn]

I have been a member for 8 years. It costs $78/year (these costs have not gone up since I joined in 2000).
The benefits are two great informative journals, other professional resources-online access- up to date information
you can sign up for the email newsletter
Free CEUs yearly
Discounts on the yearly NTI
ideas to network with other professionals
information on certification if that is a route you plan to take