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American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA) AHNA is a non-profit educational organization whose membership is open to nurses and other individuals interested in holistically-oriented healthcare practices throughout the United States and the world. AHNA supports the education of nurses, allied health practitioners, and the general public on health-related issues.
American Nurses Association (ANA) The American Nurses Association (ANA) represents 2.9 million RNs. Links from this website will provide information on news, nursing issues, meetings, conferences, core initiatives, publications, and more.
American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) Formerly, the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE). An organization for all nursing leaders who design, facilitate, and manage care.
Association for Nursing Professional Development (ANPD) ANPD advances the specialty practice of nursing professional development for the enhancement of healthcare outcomes. Their mission is to advance quality health care by defining and promoting nursing professional development practice.
National League for Nursing (NLN) The NLN, the premier organization for nurse educators, offers professional development, teaching resources, research grants, testing services, and public policy initiatives to its nearly 45,000 individual and 1,100 institutional members, comprising nursing education programs across higher education and health care.
Sigma Theta Tau From its inception in 1936, Sigma has recognized the value of scholarship and excellence in nursing practice. Today, Sigma supports these values through its numerous professional development products and services that focus on the core areas of education, leadership, career development, evidence-based nursing, research, and scholarship.
Wisconsin Nurses Association The Wisconsin Nurses Association (WNA) advances the nursing profession by fostering high standards of nursing practice, promoting a safe and ethical work environment, bolstering the health and wellness of nurses, and advocating on health care issues that affect nurses and the public.
International Association of Clinical Research Nurses (IACRN) IACRN's purpose is to define, validate and advance clinical research nursing as a specialty practice and to support the professional development of registered nurses who directly or indirectly impact the care of clinical research participants across all clinical specialties.
National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) The mission of the NINR is to promote and improve the health of individuals, families, and communities. To achieve this mission, NINR supports and conducts clinical and basic research and research training on health and illness, research that spans and integrates the behavioral and biological sciences, and that develops the scientific basis for clinical practice.

Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) AMSN is the only specialty nursing organization dedicated to the practice of medical-surgical nursing. A dynamic community of more than 13,000 medical-surgical nurses, they are committed to quality patient care through professional development, certification, scholarship, and advocacy.
Academy of Neonatal Nursing (ANN) The Academy of Neonatal Nursing provides high quality education for health care professionals working across all levels of neonatal care to improve outcomes for newborns and their families.
American Academy of Ambulatory Nursing (AAACN) The American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN) is an association of registered nurses in all ambulatory care settings. AAACN offers ambulatory care nurses help in advancing their practices and leadership skills as well as connecting with other nurses in similar roles.
American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) AACN is the world’s largest specialty nursing organization, and a community of acute and critical care nurses offering unwavering professional and personal support in pursuit of the best possible patient care.
American Association of Heart Failure Nurses (AAHFN) The American Association of Heart Failure Nurses is a specialty organization dedicated to advancing nursing education, clinical practice and research to improve heart failure patient outcomes. AAHFN unites professionals, patients and caregivers in the support and advancement of heart failure practice, education and research, thus promoting optimal patient outcomes.
American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) Professional association representing over 57,000 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and student registered nurse anesthetists nationwide. The AANA promulgates education and practice standards and guidelines and affords consultation to both private and governmental entities regarding nurse anesthetists and their practice.
American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) Professional association that represents certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) and certified midwives (CMs) in the United States. ACNM sets the standard for excellence in midwifery education and practice in the United States and strengthens the capacity of midwives in developing countries. Our members are primary care providers for women throughout the lifespan, with a special emphasis on pregnancy, childbirth, and gynecologic and reproductive health.
American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) The American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) is the professional association that represents nurses who work in all areas of nephrology.
American Nursing Informatics Association (ANIA) The American Nursing Informatics Association (ANIA) is the association of professional nurses and associates who are committed to their specialty that integrates nursing science, computer science and information science to manage and communicate data, information, knowledge and wisdom in nursing and informatics practice
American Pediatric Surgical Nurses Association (APSNA) The American Pediatric Surgical Nurses Association’s mission is to shape pediatric surgical nursing through advocacy, collaboration, mentorship and leadership; as well as, transform care delivery for pediatric surgical patients using a foundation of research, education and innovation.
American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) The American Psychiatric Nurses Association has grown to be the largest professional membership organization committed to the specialty practice of psychiatric-mental health (PMH) nursing and wellness promotion, prevention of mental health problems, and the care and treatment of persons with psychiatric disorders.
American Society for Pain Management Nursing (ASPMN) he American Society for Pain Management Nursing's (ASPMN) mission is to advance and promote optimal nursing care for people affected by pain by promoting best nursing practice. This is accomplished through education, standards, advocacy and research.
American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) The American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) represents the interests of nurses who specialize in preanesthesia and postanesthesia care, ambulatory surgery, and pain management. ASPAN provides its members with the latest in perianesthesia education, research, clinical practice expertise, standards and advocacy.
Association of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Nurses (APGNN) The Association of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Nurses (APGNN) was founded in 1989 by a group committed to improving the educational opportunities for nurses caring for children with gastrointestinal disorders. APGNN offers membership to nurses, advanced practice providers and allied health professionals.
Association of Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurses (APHON) APHON is the professional organization for pediatric hematology/oncology nurses and other pediatric hematology/oncology healthcare professionals. Its members are dedicated to promoting optimal nursing care for children, adolescents, and young adults with cancer and blood disorders, and their families.
Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) AORN was founded in 1949 to establish a national community for operating room nurses who sought to share best practices for patients undergoing surgery. Today, they unite and empower perioperative nurses, healthcare organizations, and industry partners to support safe surgery for every patient, every time.
Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) AWHONN's mission is to improve and promote the health of women and newborns and to strengthen the nursing profession through the delivery of superior advocacy, research, education and other professional and clinical resources to nurses and other health care professionals.
Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) The ENA advocates for patient safety and excellence in emergency nursing practice. ENA provides its members with opportunities to participate in trauma courses and an annual conference with the goal of advancing excellence in emergency nursing.
Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA) GAPNA is the premier professional organization that represents the interests of advanced practice nurses who care for older adults. Advanced practice nurses are active in a variety of settings across the health care continuum including primary, acute, post-acute care, home care, and long-term care. GAPNA provides opportunities for education, leadership, research, advocacy, networking, and advancement of evidence-based care for older adults.
Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) Established in 1986, the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association is the nation's largest and oldest professional nursing organization dedicated to promoting excellence in hospice and palliative nursing care.
Infusion Nurses Society (INS) The Infusion Nurses Society is an international nonprofit organization representing infusion nurses and other clinicians who are engaged in the specialty practice of infusion therapy.
International Association of Forensic Nurses IAFN is an international membership association comprised of forensic nurses and other professionals who support and complement the work of forensic nursing. The organization has over 6000 members in 26 countries.
National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS) Membership organization devoted to advancing the unique expertise and values the clinical nurse specialist brings to delivering high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care and to reducing the cost of health care delivery. NACNS has more than 2,000 members and represents the more than 70,000 clinical nurse specialists working in hospitals and health systems, clinics and ambulatory settings and colleges and universities today.
National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN) NANN is a community of registered nursing professionals at all stages of their careers who care for newborn infants born with a variety of health challenges, including prematurity, birth defects, infection, cardiac malformations, and surgical problems.
National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) is dedicated to improving the quality of health care for infants, children and adolescents, and to advancing the Pediatric nurse practitioner's (PNP) role in providing that care.
Oncology Nurses Society (ONS) The Oncology Nursing Society was created after the first National Cancer Nursing Research Conference in 1973. The society’s goal is to help cancer caregivers advance their learning and careers, understand and contribute to oncology science and best practices, advocate for their profession, and continuously improve the quality of cancer care and the lives of every nurse who provides it.
Organization of Wound Care Nurses & Allied Healthcare Professionals (OWCN) Organization of Wound Care Nurses & Allied Healthcare Professionals encourages and facilitates all nurses, therapists, healthcare technicians in different care settings by providing evidence-based training programs, collaboration & consultation with professional wound care experts, and clinical & administrative support worldwide. OWCN’s evidence-based skills training program help to improve the knowledge and skills of all certified wound care professionals.
Pediatric Endocrinology Nursing Society (PENS) The Pediatric Endocrinology Nursing Society (PENS) is committed to the advancement and development of nurses in the art and science of caring for children with endocrine disorders and diabetes.
Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA) The Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association is the leading nursing organization dedicated to preventing and managing cardiovascular disease.
Society for Vascular Nursing (SVN) The Society for Vascular Nursing (SVN) was founded in 1982, with the initial meeting to discuss establishing a society that would officially recognize vascular nursing as a specialty. SVN advances the care of persons living with vascular disease through excellence in clinical practice, education and research.
Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA) The Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA) is a professional organization of nurses and associates who are dedicated to the safe and effective practice of gastroenterology and endoscopy nursing. SGNA seeks to advance the science and practice of this specialty through education, research, advocacy and collaboration, and by promoting the professional development of its members.
Society of Pediatric Cardiovascular Nurses (SPCN) The Pediatric Endocrinology Society members represents the multiple disciplines of Pediatric Endocrinology. The members are dedicated to research and treatment of children with endocrine disorders; reproductive, bone, thyroid, diabetes, obesity, growth, pituitary and adrenal. PENS works to promote the continuing education of its membership.
Society of Pediatric Nurses (SPN) Society of Pediatric Nurses advances the specialty of pediatric nursing through excellence in education, research and practice.
Society of Trauma Nurses (STN) The Society of Trauma Nurses is a professional nonprofit organization whose mission is to ensure optimal trauma care to all people locally, regionally, nationally and globally through initiatives focused on trauma nurses related to prevention, education and collaboration with other healthcare disciplines. STN fosters an environment of visionary leadership, mentoring, innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration in the delivery of trauma care.
Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN) The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN) is the largest and most recognized professional nursing community dedicated to advancing the practice and delivery of expert healthcare to individuals with wound, ostomy, and continence care needs.