Acute Care Community
Engage, Learn, Network and Progress Practice in Acute Care
The Acute Care Community offers a unique opportunity to interactively collaborate with colleagues who share interest or clinical expertise in acute care. As a community member, you’ll have access to a cutting-edge, online forum where you can engage in discussions, document sharing and knowledge exchange with fellow nurse practitioners (NPs). Come learn, share and help progress the development of theory and practice in acute care.
A Message From the Acute Care Community Co-chairs
I am excited to come on board as the co-chair of the Acute Care Community! As an Acute Care NP for 11 years, it is a joy to witness the expansion of our role in so many diverse areas of healthcare. We are valued members of the healthcare team in clinical practice, health system leadership and academia. I value this community as a place to discuss ideas among fellow practitioners and network with colleagues. I look forward to facilitating online conversations through the discussion board and will be glad when we can all be in person at the next national conference! Be sure to visit the discussion boards regularly and share your expertise with peers.
TaCharra Laury has devoted 13 years to her role as an Acute Care NP at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, within the Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Department. She also has experience in Breast Medical Oncology and Stem Cell Transplant. Since joining MD Anderson Cancer Center in 2006, she has assumed significant responsibilities, including serving as the Advanced Practice Provider Patient Safety and Quality Officer for the department and serving as the Inpatient Medical Director for the thoracic surgery unit. TaCharra is an active contributor to various departmental and organizational committees at MD Anderson. She has 23 years of experience as an NP and 29 years of nursing experience.
She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Tennessee State University in 1996 and a Master of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University in 2001. In 2023, she obtained her Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Texas Health Cizik School of Nursing. Ms. Laury’s scholarly interests include enhancing recovery after thoracic surgery, opioid stewardship and postoperative pain management. Additionally, she is actively involved in numerous local, state and national nursing organizations. She is honored to serve as the co-chair for the Acute Care Community.
Acute Care Community Forums
Join this growing community and engage with other like-minded NPs with an interest in acute care. Take part in interactive discussion and debate, gain support and explore Q&As and always be on top of the latest available news, education and information.
Acute Care Community Details and Eligibility
- Annual Dues: $20.
- Available exclusively to current AANP members.
- Open to all AANP members with specialty practice or interest in acute care, especially those with board certification.