ASSOCIATIONS/ORGANIZATIONS
-- US
American Academy of Nursing
The American Academy of Nursing comprises nursing leaders in practice,
education, research, management, and policy making. AAN's mission
is to provide the nursing profession with visionary leadership,
focus the contributions of nursing leaders, advance scientific knowledge,
and influence the development of effective health care policies
and practices. Home page links include publications and conference
information.
American
Assembly of Men in Nursing
The objectives of AAMN are to: encourage men to become nurses and
join with other nurses in strengthening and in humanizing health
care; support those men already in nursing and the education of
society to the benefits of men nurses; advocate for men's health
issues. On online membership form is available.
- American
Association for the History of Nursing
- American Association for the History
of Nursing is a professional organization open to everyone interested
in the history of nursing. The organization's purposes are to:
(1) stimulate national and international interest in the history
of nursing, promote collaboration among its supporters, and
encourage research in the history of nursing; (2) Promote the
development of centers for the preservation and use of materials
of historical importance to nursing; (3) Serve as a resource
for information related t o nursing history; (4) Produce and
distribute materials related to the history and heritage of
the nursing profession.
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- American
Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
- AACN is a national association
for America's baccalaureate-and higher-degree nursing education
programs. AACN's educational, research, governmental advocacy,
data collection, publications, and other programs work to establish
quality standards for bachelor's- and graduate-degree nursing
education; assist deans and directors to implement those standards;
influence the nursing profession to improve health care, and
promote public support of baccalaureate and graduate education,
research, and practice in n ursing. Site links include: government
affairs; publications and position statements; conference calendar;
educational standards; special projects; media relations; and
career link.
American
Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)
- The vision of AACN is a healthcare
system, driven by the needs of patients, where critical-care
nurses make their optimal contribution.
American
Association of Neuroscience Nurses
- The American Association of Neuroscience
Nurses is a specialty organization serving nurses throughout
the world. Site information includes: AANN career advancement
program; news; registration form, association awards program.
American
Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA)
- The AANA is the professional association
representing CRNAs nationwide. The AANA has produced educational
and practice standards, implemented a certification process
for nurse anesthetists, and developed an accreditation program
for nurse anesthesia education. Site links to: patient/professional/member
resources.
American
Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc. (AAOHN)
- AAOHN is the professional association
for registered nurses who provide on the job health care for
the nation's workers. Links at this page: publications, journal,
news, employment, resources, continuing education, conference/certification
information.
American
College of Nurse Practitioners
- This site reports the activities
of the American College of Nurse Practitioners including conference
information and gives brief legislative updates affecting the
nursing profession. Contact information is provided.
American
College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM)
- The ACNM provides research, accredits
nurse-midwifery education programs, administers and promotes
continuing education programs, establishes clinical practice
standards, creates liaisons with state and federal agencies
and members of Congress. The mission of ACNM is to develop and
support the profession in order to promote the health and well-being
of women and infants within their families and communities.
Home page links to: find nurse-midwives; education and certification;
chapter information; and I nternet resources.
- American
Holistic Nurses' Association
- The American Holistic Nurses'
Association is dedicated to bringing the concepts of holism
to every arena of nursing practice. Links are offered to: description,
mission, happenings/events, AHNA Certificate Program in Holistic
Nursing.
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- American
Medical Informatics Association (AMIA)
- AMIA is an association in the
United States dedicated to the development and application of
medical informatics in the support of patient care, teaching,
research, and health care administration. Site links to: meetings
and education events; membership; structure and operations;
publications; and medical informatics and related issues.
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- American
Nephrology Nursing Association (ANNA)
- ANNA's stated mission statement
is to advance the professional development of registerd nurses
practicing in nephrology transplantation and related therapies
to promte the highest standards of patient care. Links to: professional
resources; upcoming events, member services and publications.
- American
Nurses Association (ANA)
- ANA advances the nursing profession
by fostering high standards of nursing practice, promoting the
economic and general welfare of nurses in the workplace, projecting
a positive and realistic view of nursing, and by lobbying the
Congress and regulatory agencies on health care issues affecting
nurses and the public. Home page links to: state nurses organization,
membership, credentialing center, affiliated organizations,
reference room, products/services and others.
American
Nursing Informatics Association (ANIA)
The American Nursing
Informatics Association (ANIA) promotes nursing informatics through
networking, education, research, and professional activities.
- American
Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA)
- This source has information regarding
the association and its goals while also providing general psychiatric,
mental-health nursing resources such as the APNA Journal, mental
health consumers' guides, and links to other related Web sites.
American
Red Cross
The
American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers
and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles
of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to
victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond
to emergencies. American
Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses (ASORN)
The mission of ASORN is to foster excellence in ophthalmic patient
care and to support the ophthalmic team through individual development,
education, and evidence based practice
American
Society of Law, Medicine & Ethics
Non-profit educational & research organization devoted to critical
thought in health law, medicine, bioethics & patient care. ASLME
offers 2 nationally know peer-reviewed journals, as well as national
converences on emerging topics in law & medicine.
- American
Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN)
- ASPAN is the professional specialty
nursing organization representing nurses practicing in all phases
of ambulatory surgery, preanesthesia and postanesthesia care.
Site links include: mission statement and goals; historical
information; organization; publications; education; scholarship
and membership programs; clinical practice network; membership
information; and online conference center.
AssociationCentral.com
Association
of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) Online
- AORN is the professional organization
of perioperative nurses that unites its members by providing
education, representation, and standards for quality patient
care. Links at this site include: education, clinical practice,
business and industry, perioperative nursing, product/services.
Association
of Pediatric Oncology Nurses (APON)
- APON is a professional organization
for registered nurses caring for children and adolescents with
cancer and their families. Home page links include: membership
information; educational publications; certification; grants/awards;
continuing educaiton; newsletter and exhibits.
Association
of Rehabilitation Nursing (ARN)
- ARN is an organization uniting
rehabilitation nurses who care for individuals with chronic
illness or physical disability. Home page links include: membership
information, continuing education, publications, certification,
networking opportunities, periodicals, and grants/scholarships.
Association
of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)
- Best
Practice Network
The purpose of the Best Practice Network is to promote information
sharing in healthcare by nurses, physicians and other healthcare
professionals. The Best Practice Network facilitates the exchange
ideas, encourages collaboration in results-oriented problem
solving, and enables healthcare professionals to learn from
one another best practices that will positively impact patient
care and community well-being.
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- Chicago
Nurses Association (CNA)
- An organization wholly dedicated
to he professional advancement economic welfare of nurses. CNA
invites all RNs to join regardless of practice area. Site links
to: membership, general information, newsletter, programs and
legislative issues.
Colorado
Nurses Association
- The Colorado Nurses' Association
is a professional organization of registered nurses in Colorado.
It is a constituent of the American Nurses' Association. The
primary purpose of this association is to provide direction
and a voice for the profession of nursing and nurses as leaders
in health care. Home page links to: labor relations; legislative,
Colorado Nurse Practice Act, State Board of Nursing.
The
Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS)
CGFNS operates programs that evaluate the education and licensure
of internationally-educated nurses and other health care professionals
who wish to practice in the U.S. The CGFNS Certification Program
includes a credentials evaluation, a test of nursing knowledge that
is administered twice a year throughout the world, and an English
language proficiency examination. The Credentials Evaluation Service
provides a report that analyzes the international education and
licensure of applicants in terms of U.S. comparability.
Connecticut
Nurses Association
The Connecticut Nurses' Association works for the improvement of
health standards and availability of health care services for all
people, high standards for nursing, the professional development
of nurses, and the advancement of their economic and general welfare.
Links to: calendar of events; and programs.
- Emergency
Nurses Association (ENA)
- ENA is the world's largest emergency
nursing organization devoted entirely to the advancement of
emergency nursing practice. Site links to: research; job opportunities,
state councils, conference information, course information,
benefits/services, products.
Global
Society for Nursing & Health, founded in 1997, is dedicated
to promoting, celebrating, and contributing to improved health and
goodwill in "grass roots efforts" around the world. We fulfill our
mission through advocacy, mentoring, information and resource sharing,
partnering, collaboration, and education.
- Hospice
Nurses Association
- The association's purpose, mission
statement, member groups, and other relevant links about this
organization is provided here, along with information in regards
to national board certification for hospice nursing.
Hospice
and Palliative Nurses Association
An international professional association with the mission of promoting
excellence in hospice and palliative nursing.
Last
Acts
A National Coalition to improve care and caring near the end of
life
Michigan
Association of Nurse Anesthetists
- The purpose of the Michigan Association
of Nurse Anesthetists to promote safe anesthesia care through
advancement of the art and science of anesthesiology and to
advocate CRNAs as high quality anesthesia providers.
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- Michigan
League for Nursing
Since 1952, The Michigan League for Nursing (MLN) has provided
members the resources they need for professional and personal
growth. Today, MLN is comprised of over 1,000 individual nurses,
health care professionals, and consumers and over 125 health
care agencies.
Midwest
Nursing Research Society (MNRS)
- MNRS developed this web page to
share information about nursing research, funding sources, publications,
program meetings, and about the Society. Site links include:
preconferences; annual conference information; research grant
information and more.
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- National
Association of Neonnatal Nurses
- Site links offered include: member
benefits, conference schedule, chapter listing, international
relations.
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- National
Association of Orthopaedic Nurses (NAON)
- NAON was established to promote
education and research related to nursing care of persons with
orthopaedic conditions. Additional links to: member services,
events, and publications.
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- National
Association of School Nurses, Inc.
- The National Association of School
Nurses is a non-profit specialty nursing organization which
represents school nurses exclusively. The mission of the National
Association of School Nurses is to advance the practice of school
nursing and provide leadership in the delivery of quality health
programs to the school community.
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- National
Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc.
- Click here for a list of State
Board websites.
National
Gerontological Nursing Association
The National Gerontological Nursing Association is a nursing specialty
organization dedicated to improving the nursing care of the elderly.
An online application form is included.
National
League for Nursing
The National League for Nursing advances quality nursing education
that prepares the nursing workforce to meet the needs of diverse
populations in an ever-changing health care environment.
National
Nursing Staff Development Organization (NNSDO)
NNSDO exists to: foster the art and science of nursing staff development;
promote the image and professional status of nursing staff development
educators; encourage and support nursing research and application
of research findings in practice; and provide a platform for nurses
engaged in staff development practice to discuss issues and make
decisions related to the continuing evolution of the field of nursing
staff development. An online membership applicaiton form is available.
National
Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (N-OADN)
N-OADN is the leading advocate for associate degree nursing education
practice and promotes collaboration in charting the future of health
care education and delivery.
National Women's Health
Information Center (NWHIC)
The NWHIC is your one-stop gateway for women's health resources
and materials for consumers and professionals.
New Jersey State Nurses Association
The New Jersey State Nurses Associaton (NJSNA), a federation member
of the American Nurses Association, is organized for individual
professional nurse members through its regions to participate in
activities for the advancement of nurses and nursing and to promote
the profession as an essential, independent and distinct social
service.
New
York State Nurses Association
The New York State Nurses Association affirms the social contract
that exists between the nursing profession and society. The mission
of the New York State Nurses Association is to promote optimal nursing
and health care services to the residents of New York State.
- Nurse
Practitioner Association for Continuing Education (NPACE)
- NPACE is an organization that
seeks to contribute to the improvement of healthcare in the
US through strengthening and supporting qualified nurse practitioners
and other nurses in advanced practice. This site has links to:
a calendar (of events); database; mailing list and survey.
NursingNet
NursingNets mission is to help further the knowledge and understanding
of Nursing for the public, and to provide a forum for medical
professionals and students to obtain and disseminate information
about nursing and medically related subjects.
Oncology
Nursing Society
ONS Online is provided as a membership benefit to members of the
Oncology Nursing Society (ONS). If you are a current ONS memmber,
you may register online now. If you are not an ONS member, two options
are available. Registered nurses are eligible for full ONS membership.
You may register for ONS membership online now. You will be contacted
regarding ONS Online membership. If you are not eligible for ONS
membership, you may subscribe to ONS Online for a fee.
Society
of Urologic Nurses and Associates (SUNA)
The Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates, Inc. is a professional
organization committed to excellence in patient care standards and
a continuum of quality care, clinical practice and research through
education of its members, patients, family and community.
- Society
of Pediatric Nurses
- The Society of Pediatric Nurses
was established in by nurses indicating their support and interest
in forming an organization to improve the nursing care of children
and their families, and to further the development of pediatric
nursing as a subspecialty within the profession of nursing.
Home page links include: membership (online application form
available); education opportunities; and publications/products.
- State
Nurses' Associations
- Click here to access websites
of State Nurses' Associations.
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