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  • 1.  Happy Ambulatory Care Nurses Week! (Surprise Conference Discount)

    Posted 5 days ago
    πŸŽ‰ Happy Ambulatory Care Nurses Week - February 9–13, 2026! πŸŽ‰
    We're kicking off a week-long celebration honoring YOU: the compassionate, innovative, tireless ambulatory care nurses who make a difference day in and day out across clinics, health systems, and communities. Your dedication and expertise are the heart of what we do, and this week is all about celebrating you!
    Ambulatory Care Nurses Week Information
    Special Conference Registration Promo - This Week Only!
    To make this week even sweeter, we're offering an exclusive conference registration promo discount valid February 9–13 only! Don't miss this chance to save on registration for the 2026 AAACN Annual Conference - it's the perfect way to keep your learning and leadership journey going. Use code ACNWeek to save 10% at checkout. 
    Not valid with other discounts, pre/post-conference sessions, one-day registrations, or group rates.
    AAACN Conference Website
    Theme Days All Week Long
    Join in daily fun and reflection with our themed celebration days:
    • Mindful Monday β€“ Breathe & Believe
    • Thankful Tuesday β€“ Tag a teammate
    • Wellness Wednesday β€“ You matter too
    • Throwback Thursday β€“ Share your ambulatory nursing journey
    • Feel-Good Friday β€“ Joy in the journey
    These theme days are great ways to connect, share, and spread positivity all week. Don't forget to share on social media, tag us, and use #ambcarenurse.
    Merch & Pins to Show Your Pride
    Celebrate in style with official Ambulatory Care Nurses Week merch, including the Virtual 5K T-shirt and our special "Where Compassion Meets Innovation" pin, a vibrant symbol of your ambulatory care nursing pride.
    AAACN Merch Store
    AmbCareNurse Pins
    Virtual 5K - Get Moving!
    Ready to walk, run, or roll? Join our Virtual 5K, hosted by the Federal Nurses SIG, anytime February 9–13. Complete your 5K, share your photos using #ambcarenurse, and celebrate wellness with your peers!
    Join Strava
    Downloadable Posters & Graphics
    Help spread the joy and download FREE social media graphics, printable posters, email signature banners, and web headers to decorate your workspace and share with your community.
    Ambulatory Care Nurses Week Information

    We are endlessly grateful for your passion, your compassion, and your commitment to ambulatory care every single day. You are shaping care where life happens, and this week is for you. How will you be celebrating this week? Share your plans, photos, and stories!


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    Olivia Parry
    AAACN
    Pitman NJ
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  • 2.  RE: Happy Ambulatory Care Nurses Week! (Surprise Conference Discount)

    Posted 2 days ago

    πŸŽ‰ Happy Ambulatory Care Nurses Week - February 9–13, 2026! πŸŽ‰

    On behalf of the AAACN Federal Nursing Special Interest Group Leadership Team, including our Advisory Committee @Eleanor Chapital @Renee Amial @Jennifer Felsing and Chair-Elect @Lisa D'Adamo, we want to wish all ambulatory care nurses a heartfelt Happy Ambulatory Care Nurses' Week.

    Thank you for the essential, compassionate, and innovative care you provide every day across ambulatory settings. 

    Friendly reminder πŸ˜‰there are only two more days to complete your AAACN Virtual 5K!! πŸ‘‰ Join our Strava Team: Strava AAACN Link

    Walk, jog, run or dance, every step counts and every pace is celebrated. 

    Good New:  There is still time to obtain the official AAACN Virtual 5k run tee, beautifully designed by our member @Melanie Pooler. You're encouraged to bring your shirt to conference for one of our morning movement events or wear it during a post-conference activity as we continue celebrating together. 

    Thank you for moving with purpose, honoring ambulatory care nursing, and showing up as a community.



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    Leading alongside you,

    Evelin Baez-Andrade, MSN Ed, CCCTM, RN
    Co-Chair, Federal Nursing SIG 2025 - 2026
    VISN 8 Orlando VA Healthcare System
    Evelin.Baez-Andrade@va.gov
    407-242-5933
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