Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses
The Academy of Medical-Surgical Nursing (AMSN) is a professional organization representing nurses practicing in all areas of medicine, surgery, and adult health. It is a voluntary national nursing specialty organization committed to the advancement of adult health/medical-surgical nursing practice.

American Association of Colleges of Nursing
The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is the national voice for America's baccalaureate-and higher-degree nursing education programs.

American Association of Critical Care Nurses
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) is dedicated to creating a healthcare system driven by the needs of patients and families where critical care nurses make their optimal contribution.

American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants
The American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants (AALNC) promotes the professional advancement of registered nurses consulting within the legal arena by providing a forum for education and exchange of information.

American Association of Neuroscience Nurses
The American Association of Neuroscience Nurses (AANN) promotes the highest standard of care for neuroscience patients by advancing the science and practice of neuroscience nursing.

American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Founded in 1931, the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) is the professional association representing more than 30,000 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) 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 Association of Occupational Health Nurses
The American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN) is driven by a mission to ensure occupational and environmental nurses (OHNs) are the authority on health, safety, productivity and disability management for worker populations.

American College of Nurse Midwives
With roots dating to 1929, the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) is the oldest women's health care organization in the U.S. ACNM provides research, accredits midwifery education programs, administers and promotes continuing education programs, establishes clinical practice standards, creates liaisons with state and federal agencies and members of Congress.

American Nephrology Nurses Association
American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) is a dynamic, diverse, and holistic practice. For more than three decades, the specialty has grown in scope and numbers. Nephrology nurses use the nursing process to care for patients of all ages who are experiencing, or are at risk for, kidney disease.

American Nurses Association
The American Nurses Association (ANA) is a full-service professional organization representing the nation's 2.6 million Registered Nurses through its 54 constituent state associations and 13 organizational affiliate members.

American Nurses Credentialing Center
The mission of the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) is to promote excellence in nursing and health care globally through credentialing programs and related services.

American Nursing Informatics Association
The American Nursing Informatics Association (ANIA) provides networking, education and information resources that enrich and strengthen the roles of nurses in the field of informatics. The field of nursing informatics includes domains of clinical information, education, and administrative decision support.

American Organization of Nurse Executives
Founded in 1967, the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE), a subsidiary of the American Hospital Association, is a national organization of nearly 4,000 nurses who design, facilitate, and manage care. The organization provides leadership, professional development, advocacy, and research in order to advance nursing practice and patient care, promote nursing leadership excellence, and shape healthcare public policy.

American Psychiatric Nurses Association
The American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) is a membership organization representing the specialty practice of psychiatric-mental health nursing. APNA fosters excellence in the domains of education, policy, practice, research, and organizational development.

American Red Cross Nursing
Nurses have always been a cornerstone for the provision of services by the American Red Cross. The Red Cross Nursing Service was formally established by Jane Delano in 1909. More than 40,000 nurses continue to be involved in paid and volunteer capacities at all levels and in all service areas throughout the American Red Cross.

American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses
The American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses advances nursing practice through education, research and standards. In 1980 the ASPAN was born of the need for education specific to perianesthesia care. ASPAN has continued to prosper with membership over 5,600 in 1989.

Association of Operating Room Nurses
Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN) represents more than 40,000 registered nurses who facilitate the management, teaching, and practice of perioperative nursing, or who are enrolled in nursing education or engaged in perioperative research. AORN's members participate in more than 340 chapters across the US and in Puerto Rico, 12 Specialty Assemblies, and 25 State Councils.

Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses
The Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses (APON) is the leading professional organization for registered nurses caring for children and adolescents with cancer and their families. The highest standards of nursing practice are achieved through education, research, certification, advocacy and affiliation.

Association of Rehabilitation Nurses
ARN's mission is to promote and advance professional rehabilitation nursing practice through education, advocacy, collaboration, and research to enhance the quality of life for those affected by disability and chronic illness.

Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses
AWHONN is the leading professional association for nurses who specialize in the care of women and newborns. Our members include neonatal nurses, APRNs, women's health nurses, OB/GYN and labor and delivery nurses, nurse scientists, nurse executives and managers, childbirth educators and nurse practitioners.

Dermatology Nurses Association
The Dermatology Nurses' Association (DNA) is committed to you and the specialty of dermatology nursing. Established as a non-profit organization in 1981, DNA serves its members through a national structure, regionally and locally in the United States and internationally.

Emergency Nurses Association
The ENA is the specialty nursing association serving the emergency nursing profession through research, publications, professional development, and injury prevention.

Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association
The Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) is leading the way in promoting excellence in end-of-life nursing through education, standards, advocacy, research, public policy and networking. HPNA (originally incorporated as HNA) originated in 1986. Since then, HPNA has grown to a membership of more than 3,500 with representation from all 50 states as well as Canada, Korea, Saudi Arabia, Japan, France and Australia.

National Association of Neonatal Nurses
The National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN) represents the community of neonatal nurses that provides evidence-based care to high-risk neonatal patients. NANN is recognized as the expert voice that influences standards of practice through advocacy, collaboration, and leadership.

National Association of Orthopedic Nurses
The National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses (NAON) is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization that exists to enhance the lives and careers of Orthopaedic Nurses. NAON Membership consists of more than 7,000 RNs, LPNs, LVNs, student nurses, and associate members from across the country and around the world who share an interest in musculoskeletal healthcare.

National Association of School Nurses
School nursing is a specialized practice of professional nursing that advances the well being, academic success, and life-long achievement of students. To that end, school nurses facilitate positive student responses to normal development; promote health and safety; intervene with actual and potential health problems; provide case management services; and actively collaborate with others to build student and family capacity for adaptation, self management, self advocacy, and learning.

National Council of State Boards of Nursing
The National Council of State Boards of Nursing, (NCSBN) is a not-for-profit organization whose membership is comprised of the boards of nursing in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and five United States territories--American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. The purpose of NCSBN is to provide an organization through which boards of nursing act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting the public health, safety and welfare, including the development of licensing examinations in nursing.

National Gerontological Nursing Association
The National Gerontological Nursing Association (NGNA) promotes gerontological nursing in order to influence the clinical care of older adults.

National Organization for Associate Degree Nursing
The National Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (N-OADN) is the leading advocate for associate degree nursing education and practice, and promotes collaboration in charting the future of health care education and delivery.

National Student Nurses' Association
The NSNA Mission is to: organize, represent and mentor students preparing for initial licensure as registered nurses, as well as those enrolled in baccalaureate completion programs; convey the standards and ethics of the nursing profession; promote development of the skills that students will need as responsible and accountable members of the nursing profession; advocate for high quality health care; advocate for and contribute to advances in nursing education.

Nurses for a Healthier Tomorrow
Nurses for a Healthier Tomorrow (NHT) is a coalition of 42 nursing and health care organizations working together to wage a communications campaign to attract people to the nursing profession.

Oncology Nursing Society
The Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) is a professional organization of more than 30,000 registered nurses and other healthcare providers dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, research, and administration in oncology nursing. It's also the largest professional oncology association in the world. Since its official incorporation in 1975, ONS has become a leader in cancer care. It has grown to include more than 218 chapters and 32 special interest groups.

Pediatric Endocrine Nursing Society
The Pediatric Endocrinology Nursing Society (PENS) is an international voluntary non-profit specialty nursing organization founded in 1986. PENS members have the opportunity to share their expertise, increase their knowledge by networking with colleagues and enhance personal and professional development in the field of pediatric endocrinology.

Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates
The Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates is a professional organization of nurses and associates dedicated to the safe and effective practice of gastroenterology and endoscopy nursing. SGNA carries out its mission by, advancing the science and practice of gastroenterology and endoscopy nursing through education, research, advocacy, and collaboration, and by promoting the professional development of its members in an atmosphere of mutual support.

Society of Otorhinolarngology & Head-Neck Nurses
The ENT-NF was formed in 1997 as a separate corporation to support the Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses (SOHN). The establishment of the ENT-NF signifies a commitment to members and assists the work of SOHN and other health care professionals in the care of otolaryngology patients.

Society of Pediatric Nurses
The mission of the Society of Pediatric Nurses is to promote excellence in nursing care of children and their families through support of its members’ clinical practice, education, research, and advocacy.

The American Academy of Nursing
The Academy is constituted to potentiate the contributions of nursing leaders in transforming the health care system to optimize public well-being. This leadership is grounded in a global perspective, enriched by diversity, and actualized through partnerships with other health care and consumer groups.