AAPACN

AAPACN is dedicated to supporting post-acute care nurses provide quality care.

AAPACN

AAPACN is dedicated to supporting post-acute care nurses provide quality care.

We are the leaders in Post-Acute Care Nursing

AAPACN champions innovation and transformation in post-acute care, enabling providers to deliver unparalleled care.

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SPOTLIGHT

Join the Class of 2026

Unlock your potential! Invest in yourself by earning an AAPACN certification and join the Class of 2026.

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FEATURED EVENT

The Executive Playbook: AI Strategies for Post-Acute Care Leaders

Free webinar series for LTPAC executives

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Featured New Certification

Nursing Home Administrator–Certified (NHA-CT)

In an increasingly complex environment, operational excellence is not just a goal—it’s a necessity for survival. AAPACN’s new Nursing Home Administrator—Certified (NHA-CT) certification program is designed for the proactive leader who wants to validate the specialized competencies required to navigate the intersection of clinical quality, fiscal responsibility, and regulatory scrutiny.

Take a sneak peek into the program format in this free on-demand webinar.

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Featured On-Demand Education

Director of Nursing Services–Certified (DNS-CT)

Elevate your career and validate your knowledge as a leader to show that you know how to improve quality, communication, and resident care.

Enhance your survey preparedness and compliance with AAPACN's Survey Preparedness Program.

Survey Preparedness Program

Assess your facility, identify vulnerabilities early, and implement corrective strategies before surveyors arrive.

Become a QAPI certified professional. Earn your QCP certification.

QAPI Certified Professional (QCP)

Build expertise in quality assurance and performance improvement to lead meaningful change in your facility.

DNS Fundamentals

Get the training, tools, and resources you need to succeed as a DNS and lead with confidence.

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Featured Publication

LTC-100 and AAPACN Executive Summary: What Makes Post-Acute Cares Nurses Tick?

AAPACN, in collaboration with LTC 100, released new survey findings showing that decisions to stay in or leave long-term care are closely tied to workplace culture and relationships with frontline leadership. Download the executive summary for more information.

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I truly believe that QCP certification is beneficial to the entire IDT. There are facilities who have adopted the principles and have seen significant improvement in their problem or issue resolution. It gives you the processes to follow to look at systems and processes and how they can be made to work more efficiently.

—Maureen McCarthy, RN, BS, RAC-MT, QCP-MT, DNS-MT, RAC-MTA, President, Celtic Consulting

The Benefits Of AAPACN Membership

Education

Stay current with training that simplifies federal regulations, helping you to do your job more efficiently and effectively.

Resources

Access a library of expert-developed resources and tools to streamline your work and boost facility performance.

Community

Get answers and guidance from a network of post-acute care peers and experts who understand your unique challenges.

Certification

Elevate your expertise, improve resident care, and boost your career with AAPACN’s nationally recognized certification programs.

Team Skills

Equip your staff with standardized education and AAPACN resources to deliver consistent, high-quality care.

Onboarding

Streamline new-hire training to build confidence and competence from day one.

Loyalty

Foster a culture that retains top talent and inspires staff dedication.

ROI Success

Improve reimbursement and quality metrics by leveraging AAPACN education and certification for your staff.

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