AAPACN Membership
The AAPACN membership is the heart of the American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing (AAPACN) – and the foundation of the post-acute care field. Together, we are 20,000 RNs, LPNs/LVNs, administrators, therapists, and other interdisciplinary team members who confidently lead the delivery of quality care in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs).
Choose the Membership That’s Right for You
Access all the benefits of membership for just $170 a year.
Provide membership access to your team of 10+ individuals or 5+ facilities.
Kick-start your PAC career with a student membership for just $54 a year.
Whether you’re new to post-acute care (PAC) or a veteran of the field, you’ll benefit from an AAPACN membership that provides exceptional education, a vibrant member community, practical and compelling content, and essential tools that empower and inspire through SNF training and education.
91% of members said they would recommend AAPACN to a colleague or friend.
Member benefits
- Stay current on post-acute news and discover what you need to know to stay ahead
- Browse expert-written articles on topics that impact your everyday work
- Access updated government source documents and manuals
- Download free-to-member tools created by AAPACN nurse experts
- Discover peer-shared resources on the AAPACN member community
- Register for the next complimentary live webinar for quick learning and CEs
- Listen to a podcast during your commute or while at lunch
- Strengthen your core competencies by becoming a QAPI Certified Professional (QCP)
- Showcase your leadership skills by achieving the DNS-CT certification
- Earn the standard-setting certification for NACS, the RAC-CT
- Use our on-demand webinars to get up to speed and earn CE credit
- Find practical tools, guides, and resources for better facility efficiency and management
- Save your seat at the AAPACN Conference
- Access the members-only community for easy networking with peers
- Get involved and meet other members by volunteering for a committee or to be a mentor
- Tackle a tough issue by running the scenario by peers
- Bolster your connections by searching the AAPACN member directory
- Complete your profile to stand out amongst the crowd and showcase your experience
- Establish consistency by training licensed staff with our in-service tool kits
- Set expectations and define roles with non-licensed staff in-service tool kits
- Help a new DNS excel from the get-go with Nurse Leader Fundamentals
- Include MDS Essentials in your new NAC orientation
- Explore AAPACN's other on-demand education opportunities including ICD-10, PDPM, and restorative programs
Still not sure? Give AAPACN a try with a FREE 30-day trial access.