The NYC Chapter AACN is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the mission of the National American Association of Critical Care Nurses.

"Building on decades of clinical excellence, the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) provides and inspires leadership to establish work and care environments that are respectful, healing and humane. The key to AACN's success is through its members. Therefore, AACN is committed to providing the highest quality resources to maximize nurses' contribution to caring and improving the healthcare of critically ill patients and their families."

The NYC Chapter was founded in 1972 and is dedicated to creating a healthcare system driven by the needs of patients and families where critical care nurses make their optimal contribution.