--- title: Nurse Orientation Pathway --- [![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) # **Nurse Orientation Pathway** ## A Strategic Solution for Healthcare Institutions The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) offers a comprehensive **Nurse Orientation Pathway (NOP)** Program designed to help hospitals and healthcare institutions efficiently transition new nurses while improving retention, patient outcomes, and cost savings.     [Connect With Us](https://solutions.aacn.org/nop#connect) ![NOP Top Image 1](https://solutions.aacn.org/hubfs/NOP%20Top%20Image%201.png "NOP Top Image 1") # Optimizing Retention and Performance Reduce Turnover Costs Retaining nurses saves thousands per employee in recruitment and training expenses. Enhance Patient Outcomes Properly trained nurses contribute to lower complication rates and improved safety. Standardize Education Ensures consistency in knowledge and skills across all units. Provide Scalable Learning Adaptable to hospitals of all sizes with flexible deployment options. ## Cost-Effective Dynamic Bundle Pricing AACN provides tiered and bundled pricing structures for the **Essentials of Critical Care Orientation (ECCO**) Course and the **AACN Knowledge Assessment Tool (KAT)**, helping institutions optimize their budgets. Single-Site LearnCenter Pricing | **Number of Orientees** | **Bundle & Save: ECCO + AACN Knowledge Assessment Tool** | | --- | --- | | 1-10 | $381 per orientee | | 11-25 | $349 per orientee | | 26-99 | $312 per orientee | | 100-349 | $286 per orientee | | 350+ | $282 per orientee | Multiple-Site LearnCenter Pricing | **Number of Orientees** | **Bundle & Save: ECCO + AACN Knowledge Assessment Tool** | | --- | --- | | 1-25 | $351 per orientee | | 26-99 | $314 per orientee | | 100-349 | $286 per orientee | | 350+ | $282 per orientee |   ## Institutional Benefit Hospitals and institutions that have previously purchased ECCO receive a **2% discount on AACN Knowledge Assessment Tool** orders. ## Invest in Your Nursing Workforce Today By aligning your hospital’s professional development initiatives with the Nurse Orientation Pathway, you can ensure a well-prepared nursing staff, reduce turnover costs, and improve patient care outcomes. [Connect With Us](https://solutions.aacn.org/nop#connect) ![NOP Middle Image 1](https://solutions.aacn.org/hs-fs/hubfs/NOP%20Middle%20Image%201.png?width=500&height=500&name=NOP%20Middle%20Image%201.png "NOP Middle Image 1") ## Comprehensive Orientation Support Products ## Each product in the Nurse Orientation Pathway is designed to enhance nurse competency, reduce onboarding time, and ensure better patient care. ### STEP 1 ### Baseline Assessment ### AACN Knowledge Assessment Tool Establish the foundation for a personalized learning and orientation experience by employing this digital tool as a preliminary assessment to provide you with rapid identification of each nurse's knowledge gaps and educational opportunities. [Learn More](https://www.aacn.org/education/knowledge-assessment-tool) ### STEP 2 ### Knowledge Gaps ### Essentials of Critical Care Orientation (ECCO) Address knowledge gaps with precision by enrolling each nurse in personalized educational content that complements the knowledge gaps identified by the assessment tool. [Learn More](https://www.aacn.org/education/online-courses/essentials-of-critical-care-orientation) ### STEP 3 ### Baseline Comparison ### AACN Knowledge Assessment Tool Ensure that each nurse is ready for the challenges ahead by using this digital tool as a post test to confirm that identified knowledge gaps have been addressed successfully. [Learn More](https://www.aacn.org/education/knowledge-assessment-tool) ### Step 4 ### Post Orientation ### Membership Support new nurses' success by encouraging them to join AACN, which gives them access to clinical resources, publications, free CEs, discounts and more to help them thrive. [Learn More](https://www.aacn.org/education/new-nurse-orientation?tab=Single-Site%20LearnCenter)   ![](https://solutions.aacn.org/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-1.png?width=200&height=993&name=undefined-1.png) Step 1 Assess Competency Use the AACN Knowledge Assessment Tool to benchmark nurses’ clinical knowledge. Personalize Learning Guide nurses through ECCO and other targeted programs to strengthen their clinical judgment and confidence. Support Preceptors Effectively Equip preceptors with the Nurse Competence Framework and Toolkit to foster meaningful clinical mentorship. Track Progress and Readiness Use AACN's Nurse Competence Framework and Toolkit to assess progression towards independent practice and AACN's Knowledge Assessment Tool to ensure knowledge gaps are closed before independent assignments. Sustain Engagement and Growth Encourage AACN membership to give your nurses continued access to evidence-based resources and professional development. Start Your Journey Learn how AACN can help elevate your team’s practice. Fill out the form below. Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 # Connect with AACN and learn more about the Nurse Orientation Pathway ![Header-Orientation](https://solutions.aacn.org/hubfs/Header-Orientation.png "Header-Orientation") Check Out the Latest News Whether you're looking for strategies to strengthen your unit, tips to advance your career, or insights to improve patient care, the AACN Nurse Solutions Blog delivers practical, actionable content tailored to your needs. Dive into curated posts designed to support, inspire, and empower nurses like you—every step of the way. 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