Central Indiana Chapter AACN (CIC AACN) 2026 Needs Assessment Survey
This needs assessment if designed to identify the professional, educational, and leadership needs of our CIC AACN nursing community. Your feedback will allow us to strategically align future chapter activities with the 2026 National AACN president's theme, "On Purpose" in mind, ensuring that our initiatives serve you with intentionality.
AACN Membership Status (choose all that apply)
I am a member of both national AACN and Central Indiana Chapter AACN
I am a national AACN member only
I am an expired member of National and/or Central Indiana Chapter AACN
I am not a member of National AACN or Central Indiana Chapter AACN
I would like to have more information about becoming a member of CIC AACN
Number of years in nursing profession
0-2 years
3-5 years
6-10 years
> 10 years
How often would you be available to participate in CIC AACN activities (including dinner meetings, volunteer activities, social events, etc) ?
Bi-Weekly
Monthly
Quarterly
Annually
Other
AACN Certifications(Choose all that apply)
Adult CCRN (Critical Care )
Adult PCCN (Progressive Care)
Adult CMC (Cardiac Medicine)
Adult CSC (Cardiac Surgery)
I currently do not hold any AACN certifications
I am interested in learning more about professional nursing certifications offered by AACN
Other
What time of the day would you prefer participating in CIC AACN volunteer activities? (List all times preferred)
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
No Preference
What topics are you interested in for CIC AACN programs/dinner meetings?
Pharmaceutical education: Latest updates and new therapies
Hemodynamic Support: Blood pressure management, shock protocols.
Organ Support: Renal (CRRT), cardiac, respiratory support solutions.
AI Technology as it applies to nursing
Early Mobility/Rehab: Tools for early mobilization and functional recovery.
Pain & Sedation Management: Reducing delirium (ABCDEF bundle), sedation protocols.
Ventilation Management: Optimizing weaning, modes, or monitoring
Evidence-Based Practice: Clinical data supporting the solution.
Patient Safety: Reducing harm (CLABSI, CAUTI, VTE prevention).
Innovative medical products
Other
What professional development opportunities/networking opportunities could CIC AACN provide that you would be interested in attending?(Choose all that apply)
CE: Educational offerings providing CEU/CERPs (In-person or webinar)
Healthy Work Environment events focusing on nurse burn-out, retention, or safety concerns
Certification Reviews/Resources/Certification Support
Critical Care Bowl/Game Show Competition/Escape Room or other critical care challenges
Conference or Symposium (Such as mini NTI featuring guest speakers)
Skills workshops
Vendor Fairs
Nurse scholarships available for conference/other educational activities
Other
What type of volunteer activities would you be interested in offered through CIC AACN?(Choose all that apply)
Volunteer services(Examples: food pantry, homeless shelters, veterans, Ronald McDonald House or Fair Haven)
Charity walks
Community Health Fairs
Animal shelters or rescue missions/organizations
First aid stations at community events (ex: Indianapolis 500, Nascar, etc)
Other
What social activities would you like the CIC AACN to organize?(Choose all that apply)
Networking events
Community service projects
Team-building activities
Social gatherings
Fundraising events
Other
What barriers prevent you from attending AACN CIC events?
Scheduling/staffing
Travel distance
Time of events
Cost
Lack of relevance to my nursing practice
Other
Would you be interested in becoming a CIC AACN board member in the future? (Pick all that apply)
Yes, I would like to become a CIC AACN board member in the future
I am currently a CIC AACN board member
I am not interested in becoming a CIC AACN board member at this time
I would like more information about becoming a CIC AACN Board Member.
Name
First Name
Last Name
Email
example@example.com
Please give us your comments and feedback. If there is anything that you would like know more about CIC AACN, please feel free to respond!
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