--- title: AACN Enterprise Nursing Solutions Blog | Sara Grieshop description: Sara R. Grieshop, MHI, BSN, RN Practice Excellence Supervisor at the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). Sara is a leading healthcare expert, recognized for her extensive experience as a former PCU/ICU clinical nurse educator and SICU nurse at an academic level 1 trauma center. In her current role, she is pivotal in delivering essential support and resources to the acute, progressive critical care community to drive nursing excellence and create a better future for nurses, patients and families. image: https://solutions.aacn.org/hubfs/136A6800.jpg --- [![American Association of Critical-Care Nurses logo](https://solutions.aacn.org/hs-fs/hubfs/AACN-Logo_2x.png?width=181&height=66&name=AACN-Logo_2x.png "American Association of Critical-Care Nurses logo")](https://www.aacn.org/) - [About](https://solutions.aacn.org/about) - [Solutions](https://solutions.aacn.org/solutions) - [Blog](https://solutions.aacn.org/blog) - [Contact](https://solutions.aacn.org/contact-us) [![American Association of Critical-Care Nurses logo](https://solutions.aacn.org/hs-fs/hubfs/AACN-Logo_2x.png?width=181&height=66&name=AACN-Logo_2x.png "American Association of Critical-Care Nurses logo")](https://www.aacn.org/) [![American Association of Critical-Care Nurses logo](https://solutions.aacn.org/hs-fs/hubfs/AACN-Logo_2x.png?width=181&height=66&name=AACN-Logo_2x.png "American Association of Critical-Care Nurses logo")](https://www.aacn.org/) - [About](https://solutions.aacn.org/about) - [Solutions](https://solutions.aacn.org/solutions) - [Blog](https://solutions.aacn.org/blog) - [Contact](https://solutions.aacn.org/contact-us) [![American Association of Critical-Care Nurses logo](https://solutions.aacn.org/hs-fs/hubfs/AACN-Logo_2x.png?width=181&height=66&name=AACN-Logo_2x.png "American Association of Critical-Care Nurses logo")](https://www.aacn.org/) - [About](https://solutions.aacn.org/about) - [Solutions](https://solutions.aacn.org/solutions) - [Blog](https://solutions.aacn.org/blog) - [Contact](https://solutions.aacn.org/contact-us) # AACN Enterprise Nursing Solutions Blog [HWE](https://solutions.aacn.org/blog/tag/hwe) [Healthcare Investment](https://solutions.aacn.org/blog/tag/healthcare-investment) [Nursing Education](https://solutions.aacn.org/blog/tag/nursing-education) [Nursing Excellence](https://solutions.aacn.org/blog/tag/nursing-excellence) [eLearning](https://solutions.aacn.org/blog/tag/elearning) [Competency-Based Learning](https://solutions.aacn.org/blog/tag/competency-based-learning) [Critical Care Nursing](https://solutions.aacn.org/blog/tag/critical-care-nursing) [ECMO](https://solutions.aacn.org/blog/tag/ecmo) [Fundamental Skills for Preceptors](https://solutions.aacn.org/blog/tag/fundamental-skills-for-preceptors) [National Teaching Institute](https://solutions.aacn.org/blog/tag/national-teaching-institute) [Progressive Care](https://solutions.aacn.org/blog/tag/progressive-care) [Value Program](https://solutions.aacn.org/blog/tag/value-program) [HWE](https://solutions.aacn.org/blog/tag/hwe), [eLearning](https://solutions.aacn.org/blog/tag/elearning), [Nursing Education](https://solutions.aacn.org/blog/tag/nursing-education), [Competency-Based Learning](https://solutions.aacn.org/blog/tag/competency-based-learning), [Critical Care Nursing](https://solutions.aacn.org/blog/tag/critical-care-nursing), [Nursing Excellence](https://solutions.aacn.org/blog/tag/nursing-excellence), [Healthcare Investment](https://solutions.aacn.org/blog/tag/healthcare-investment) ## [Components of an Effective Nurse Orientation Pathway](https://solutions.aacn.org/blog/components-of-an-effective-nurse-orientation-pathway) September 30, 2025 Components of an Effective Nurse Orientation Pathway For nurse managers and educators, orientation i... [HWE](https://solutions.aacn.org/blog/tag/hwe), [eLearning](https://solutions.aacn.org/blog/tag/elearning), [Nursing Education](https://solutions.aacn.org/blog/tag/nursing-education), [Competency-Based Learning](https://solutions.aacn.org/blog/tag/competency-based-learning), [Critical Care Nursing](https://solutions.aacn.org/blog/tag/critical-care-nursing), [Nursing Excellence](https://solutions.aacn.org/blog/tag/nursing-excellence), [Healthcare Investment](https://solutions.aacn.org/blog/tag/healthcare-investment) ## [What Is a Nurse Orientation Pathway? A Complete Guide for Educators and Leaders](https://solutions.aacn.org/blog/what-is-a-nurse-orientation-pathway-a-complete-guide-for-educators-and-leaders) August 26, 2025 Introduction Starting a new role in critical care can feel overwhelming for both a new graduate nurs... [eLearning](https://solutions.aacn.org/blog/tag/elearning), [ECMO](https://solutions.aacn.org/blog/tag/ecmo) ## [Transforming Critical Care Teams With AACN’s ECMO Resources](https://solutions.aacn.org/blog/transforming-critical-care-teams-with-aacns-ecmo-resources) March 4, 2025 Transforming Patient Care Through ECMO Expertise When I joined AACN, one of my first projects was im... ## [Empowering Nurses: AACN’s New Nurse Orientation Pathway](https://solutions.aacn.org/blog/empowering-nurses-aacns-new-nurse-orientation-pathway) February 13, 2025 Empowering Nurses Through AACN’s New Nurse Orientation Pathway Supporting New Nurses: A Vision for S... ![AACN logo in white](https://solutions.aacn.org/hubfs/logo-white.png)