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

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Volunteer with AAPACN

Being a member of AAPACN doesn’t just mean you are ahead of the game with updates and education, it means that you have the opportunity to give back to your profession. Take your commitment to the next level by volunteering, becoming a mentor, or sharing your story with others. Find the volunteer opportunity that’s right for you!

Welcome new members. Join our group of Community Welcome Volunteers and make those new to AAPACN feel at home. It’s an easy and fun way to connect with new members.

Write articles and posts for the AAPACN blog. As an experienced healthcare professional, you have the passion and knowledge to help educate other members with an informative blog post. Learn more and submit your post today.

Answer questions or provide encouragement in the member community. Not everyone has been doing this forever. In fact, a new DNS or NAC is starting their first day on the job today! Take time to share advice with those who need it most.

Serve on an expert panel or committee. Commit to being part of a devoted group of leaders that help to shape and improve the content delivered through AAPACN. Positions for these committees are on an as-needed basis. Learn more about the NAC-EAP and the DNS-EAP.

Serve as a mentor for other members. Share your experience and expertise with members new to the profession or who are looking for further growth.

Apply to the AAPACN Board of Directors. Help set the group responsible for the strategic leadership needed to grow our Association and to have it meet the needs of our members now and in the future.

Thank You Member Volunteers!

This group of highly-skilled individuals ensures AAPACN's leadership materials are routinely reviewed to reflect current thinking in nursing practice and government regulation.

Beth Florczak - Chair
Amy Franklin - Vice Chair
Nelia Adaci
Michelle Pizarro-Rosado
Mindy Strese
Michelle Stuercke
Linda Winston
This panel ensures AAPACN's RAI and MDS 3.0 materials are routinely reviewed to reflect current thinking in nursing practice and government regulation.

Brenda Sowash - Chair
Robin Hillier - Vice Chair
Judy Wilhide Brandt
Tammy Cassidy
Beckie Dow
Stacy Grondel
Scott Heichel
Carol Maher
Maureen McCarthy
Michelle Synakowski
Joel VanEaton
This board reviews Leader for the NAC articles and FAQ content. They represent the best and brightest minds in post-acute care.

Stephanie Fitzgerald
Scott Heichel
Robin Hillier
Carol Maher
Maureen McCarthy
This task force assists AAPACN staff in preparing for the AAPACN Conference by determining appropriate, relevant, and necessary content through the evaluation and rating of conference sessions.

Hiro Kraakmo
Beth Lind
Lisa Loucks
Megan Miller
Deb Salyers
Kim Steele
Laurie Stowe
Christiana Wohlrabe
This committee selects recipients for the annual AAPACN Awards to identify and recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the profession.

Jackie Pappalardi - Chair
Liz Barlow
Rosanna Benbow
Kristin Breese
Alicia Cantinieri
Denise Egan
Adrienne Ellison
Kimber Larson
Lisa Loucks
Megan Miller
Caryn Riscavage
Karin Sherman
Robin Stern
This committee selects recipients of the annual AAPACN Education Foundation Scholarships from a pool of applications submitted by post-acute care nurses pursing an advanced degree.

Catherine Rodgers – Chair
Mike Daniels
Amy Goldsmith
Kimber Larson
Flora Macatangay
Wendy Mead
Shelly Nanney
Rachel Okah
Stacy Pemberton
Julius Sancho
Chelsey Schroeder
Sarah Slotter
Michelle Stuercke
Lisa Thomson
Joel VanEaton

To learn more about volunteering, join the Volunteer Community or complete the following form and let us know your interests.