GKCC

The Greater Kansas City Chapter of AACN (GKCC) provides educational programming, scholarship support, and professional development for progressive and critical care nurses based in Kansas City, Missouri. Operating within Region 14, the organization serves registered nurses and nursing students across Missouri and Kansas by facilitating continuing education and supporting AACN certification. The chapter actively organizes professional events and utilizes the Nursing Network platform to maintain member engagement and distribute regional job listings. Furthermore, the organization hosted the VISIONS 2023 symposium on March 2, 2023, which featured national speakers and offered continuing education credits to attendees. Key leadership and notable figures associated with the chapter's recent initiatives include President Marci Ebberts, President-Elect Kristin Sollars, and National AACN President Amanda Bettecoirt. GKCC was established in 1973 to encourage medical professionals to enter the critical care nursing field.