Professional Associations Membership

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American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants
Founded in 1989, the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants (AALNC) is a not for profit membership organization dedicated to the professional enhancement and growth of registered nurses practicing in the specialty of legal nurse consulting and to advancing this nursing specialty. AALNC provides networking opportunities, educational advancement, professional development and supports certification through the American Legal Nurse Consultant Certification Board (ALNCCB).

The American Association of Nurse Attorneys
Serves as a resource network and support group for nurse attorneys and educates the public on matters of nursing, health care, and the law.

The American Association of Nurse Life Care Planners
The American Association of Nurse Life Care Planners (AANLCP℠) is a non-profit professional nursing association founded in 1997. AANLCP℠ recognizes the Nurse Life Care Planner as the Registered Nurse who assesses the person, identifies issues, plans for appropriate interventions, implements and evaluates the plan in the Nurse Life Care Planning process. AANLCP℠ promotes education, collegiality, collaboration, research, and standards as they relate to the practice of Nurse Life Care Planning. We believe nurses should take an active role in education and the certification process and support certification through the CNLCP® Certification Board.

American Association of Occupational Health Nurses
Professional association for registered nurses that provide on-the-job health care for the nation's workers. Contains membership, conference and educational information, job postings and discussion boards.

American Holistic Nurses Association
Organization seeks to provide vision, direction and leadership for the advancement of holistic nursing practice and to support the practice through education, research and standards.

American Nephrology Nurses' Association
The mission of the American Nephrology Nurses' Association (ANNA) is to advance nephrology nursing practice and positively influence outcomes for patients with kidney disease through advocacy, scholarship, and excellence. ANNA provides the highest quality educational products, programs, and services for its membership of registered nurses and other health care professionals at all levels of practice.

American Psychiatric Nurses Association
The American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) is your resource for psychiatric mental health nursing. A professional organization with more than 8,000 members, we are committed to the specialty practice of psychiatric mental health nursing, health and wellness promotion through identification of mental health issues, prevention of mental health problems and the care and treatment of persons with psychiatric disorders. APNA was recently named as one of American Chronicle's Top 10 Industry Associations in Nursing.

California Association for Nurse Practitioners
A statewide organization for Nurse Practitioners dedicated to enhancing the profession through education and improving the health care system through involvement in legislative issues.

Case Management Society of America
An international, non-profit organization dedicated to the support and development of the profession of case management through educational forums, networking opportunities and legislative involvement.

Convenient Care Association The CCA's mission is to strengthen and advance the Convenient Care model of health care. In addition to coordinating industry activities, the CCA develops and publishes quality and safety standards for the industry. Under these standards, which all CCA Members are required to meet, patients are assured timely, accurate treatment from qualified health care professionals.

Emergency Nurses Association
An international, action-oriented organization supporting the profession through access to important scientific information and the latest research; networking opportunities with key governmental, academic, and professional contacts; and monitoring of government activities affecting the profession.

Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA)
Organization for advanced practice nurses interested in the health care of older adults. Membership, committee and conference information.

Florida Nurse Practitioner Network
Their Mission is to encourage networking between members throughout the state. Provide educational and professional development for nurse practitioners.

Infusion Nurses Society
Organization dedicated to advancing the delivery of quality intravenous therapy through stringent standards of practice and professional ethics, and promoting research and education in the intravenous specialty.

International Association of Forensic Nurses
The International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) is a non-profit membership organization comprised of forensic nurses working around the world and other professionals who support and compliment the work of forensic nursing. The mission of the IAFN is to provide leadership in forensic nursing practice by developing, promoting, and disseminating information internationally about forensic nursing science.

Massachusetts Nurses Association
Advances the nursing profession by fostering high standards of nursing practice, promoting the economic and general welfare of nurses in the workplace, and by lobbying the legislature and regulatory agencies on health care issues affecting nurses and the public.

National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists
NACNS, founded in 1995, exists to enhance and promote the unique, high value contribution of the clinical nurse specialist to the health and well-being of individuals, families, groups, and communities, and to promote and advance the practice of nursing.

National Association of Nurse Massage Therapists
A member-driven nursing organization founded for the purpose of promoting the practice, education, research, and regulatory interests of its members.

National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses
NAON is designed to promote the advancement and quality of orthopaedic healthcare. The organization is dedicated to educating its practitioners, promoting research in the field of musculoskeletal healthcare, and encouraging effective communication between orthopaedic nurses and groups with similar interests.

National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP)
Actively advocating children's healthcare, NAPNAP has provided opportunities, educated parents and families, and has been involved in beneficial legislative activities since 1973. Due to its successes, NAPNAP has seen aggressive membership growth in the past several years, and now includes about 70% of pediatric nurse practitioners in the nation.

National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service, Inc.
Founded in 1941, NAPNES is the world's oldest nursing organization dedicated exclusively to promotion of quality nursing service through the practice of licensed practical nurses (LPN) and licensed vocational nurses (LVN). NAPNES is proud to be a multi-disciplinary organization of individuals, facilities, and schools that advocate the professional practice of practical and vocational nursing.

National Federation of License Practical Nurses, Inc.
NFLPN was founded to provide a structure at the national level through which licensed practical nurses and licensed vocational nurses could promote better patient care and to speak and act on behalf of the occupational group.

National Federation of Nurses
National Federation of Nurses is a leading national labor union and collaborative voice for registered nurses. Our work is driven by the priorities of our members-nurses associations and the individual nurses they represent. We take action at the local and national level to improve working conditions for nurses and achieve better patient outcomes.

National Student Nurses' Association
A membership organization representing students in ADN, Diploma, Baccalaureate, generic Masters and generic Doctoral programs preparing students for Registered Nurse licensure, as well as RNs in BSN completion programs.

New York State Nurses Association
Promotes optimal nursing and healthcare services to residents of New York State.

The Nurse Practitioner
Meets the needs of advanced practice nurses and other primary care clinicians by providing practical, cutting-edge information. Each issue presents peer-reviewed articles that range from clinical topics and research to political and practice issues.

The Nurse Practitioner Association New York State
The NPA is the voice of Nurse Practitioners in New York State. We offer our members the tools, resources, and information to advance the NP profession, and an effective and successful advocacy program dedicated to advancing and protecting NPs in all of New York State.

Nursing2013®
NursingCenter's vast collection of information from over 30 top nursing journals offers nurses online access to cover-to-cover journal content and other opportunities to gain knowledge, develop professionally, and advance their careers.

Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)®
The Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) is a professional organization of over 35,000 registered nurses and other healthcare providers dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, research, and administration in oncology nursing. The Society offers useful information and opportunities for nurses at all levels, in all practice settings, and in all subspecialties.

Oregon Nurses Association
A professional association and labor union, ONA has stood for the integrity of the nursing profession for over 90 years and continues to represent thousands of registered nurses who are speaking up for improved patient care, better working conditions for all nurses, and quality health care delivery systems.

RN
RN serves registered nurses in various specialties, primarily those working in hospital-affiliated facilities. Roughly 80 percent of the editorial matter is clinical.

Texas Nurse Practitioners
Texas Nurse Practitioners' (TNP) mission is to promote professional excellence of nurse practitioners, and to support quality healthcare through leadership, education and advocacy. TNP is a premier resource for all nurse practitioners in the State of Texas.

Washington State Nurses Association
The collective and leading voice, authority, and advocate for the nursing profession in the State of Washington.

American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants
Founded in 1989, the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants (AALNC) is a not for profit membership organization dedicated to the professional enhancement and growth of registered nurses practicing in the specialty of legal nurse consulting and to advancing this nursing specialty. AALNC provides networking opportunities, educational advancement, professional development and supports certification through the American Legal Nurse Consultant Certification Board (ALNCCB).

The American Association of Nurse Attorneys
Serves as a resource network and support group for nurse attorneys and educates the public on matters of nursing, health care, and the law.

The American Association of Nurse Life Care Planners
The American Association of Nurse Life Care Planners (AANLCP℠) is a non-profit professional nursing association founded in 1997. AANLCP℠ recognizes the Nurse Life Care Planner as the Registered Nurse who assesses the person, identifies issues, plans for appropriate interventions, implements and evaluates the plan in the Nurse Life Care Planning process. AANLCP℠ promotes education, collegiality, collaboration, research, and standards as they relate to the practice of Nurse Life Care Planning. We believe nurses should take an active role in education and the certification process and support certification through the CNLCP® Certification Board.

American Association of Occupational Health Nurses
Professional association for registered nurses that provide on-the-job health care for the nation's workers. Contains membership, conference and educational information, job postings and discussion boards.

American Holistic Nurses Association
Organization seeks to provide vision, direction and leadership for the advancement of holistic nursing practice and to support the practice through education, research and standards.

American Nephrology Nurses' Association
The mission of the American Nephrology Nurses' Association (ANNA) is to advance nephrology nursing practice and positively influence outcomes for patients with kidney disease through advocacy, scholarship, and excellence. ANNA provides the highest quality educational products, programs, and services for its membership of registered nurses and other health care professionals at all levels of practice.

American Psychiatric Nurses Association
The American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) is your resource for psychiatric mental health nursing. A professional organization with more than 8,000 members, we are committed to the specialty practice of psychiatric mental health nursing, health and wellness promotion through identification of mental health issues, prevention of mental health problems and the care and treatment of persons with psychiatric disorders. APNA was recently named as one of American Chronicle's Top 10 Industry Associations in Nursing.

California Association for Nurse Practitioners
A statewide organization for Nurse Practitioners dedicated to enhancing the profession through education and improving the health care system through involvement in legislative issues.

Case Management Society of America
An international, non-profit organization dedicated to the support and development of the profession of case management through educational forums, networking opportunities and legislative involvement.

Convenient Care Association The CCA's mission is to strengthen and advance the Convenient Care model of health care. In addition to coordinating industry activities, the CCA develops and publishes quality and safety standards for the industry. Under these standards, which all CCA Members are required to meet, patients are assured timely, accurate treatment from qualified health care professionals.

Emergency Nurses Association
An international, action-oriented organization supporting the profession through access to important scientific information and the latest research; networking opportunities with key governmental, academic, and professional contacts; and monitoring of government activities affecting the profession.

Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA)
Organization for advanced practice nurses interested in the health care of older adults. Membership, committee and conference information.

Florida Nurse Practitioner Network
Their Mission is to encourage networking between members throughout the state. Provide educational and professional development for nurse practitioners.

Infusion Nurses Society
Organization dedicated to advancing the delivery of quality intravenous therapy through stringent standards of practice and professional ethics, and promoting research and education in the intravenous specialty.

International Association of Forensic Nurses
The International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) is a non-profit membership organization comprised of forensic nurses working around the world and other professionals who support and compliment the work of forensic nursing. The mission of the IAFN is to provide leadership in forensic nursing practice by developing, promoting, and disseminating information internationally about forensic nursing science.

Massachusetts Nurses Association
Advances the nursing profession by fostering high standards of nursing practice, promoting the economic and general welfare of nurses in the workplace, and by lobbying the legislature and regulatory agencies on health care issues affecting nurses and the public.

National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists
NACNS, founded in 1995, exists to enhance and promote the unique, high value contribution of the clinical nurse specialist to the health and well-being of individuals, families, groups, and communities, and to promote and advance the practice of nursing.

National Association of Nurse Massage Therapists
A member-driven nursing organization founded for the purpose of promoting the practice, education, research, and regulatory interests of its members.

National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses
NAON is designed to promote the advancement and quality of orthopaedic healthcare. The organization is dedicated to educating its practitioners, promoting research in the field of musculoskeletal healthcare, and encouraging effective communication between orthopaedic nurses and groups with similar interests.

National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP)
Actively advocating children's healthcare, NAPNAP has provided opportunities, educated parents and families, and has been involved in beneficial legislative activities since 1973. Due to its successes, NAPNAP has seen aggressive membership growth in the past several years, and now includes about 70% of pediatric nurse practitioners in the nation.

National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service, Inc.
Founded in 1941, NAPNES is the world's oldest nursing organization dedicated exclusively to promotion of quality nursing service through the practice of licensed practical nurses (LPN) and licensed vocational nurses (LVN). NAPNES is proud to be a multi-disciplinary organization of individuals, facilities, and schools that advocate the professional practice of practical and vocational nursing.

National Federation of License Practical Nurses, Inc.
NFLPN was founded to provide a structure at the national level through which licensed practical nurses and licensed vocational nurses could promote better patient care and to speak and act on behalf of the occupational group.

National Federation of Nurses
National Federation of Nurses is a leading national labor union and collaborative voice for registered nurses. Our work is driven by the priorities of our members-nurses associations and the individual nurses they represent. We take action at the local and national level to improve working conditions for nurses and achieve better patient outcomes.

National Student Nurses' Association
A membership organization representing students in ADN, Diploma, Baccalaureate, generic Masters and generic Doctoral programs preparing students for Registered Nurse licensure, as well as RNs in BSN completion programs.

New York State Nurses Association
Promotes optimal nursing and healthcare services to residents of New York State.

The Nurse Practitioner
Meets the needs of advanced practice nurses and other primary care clinicians by providing practical, cutting-edge information. Each issue presents peer-reviewed articles that range from clinical topics and research to political and practice issues.

The Nurse Practitioner Association New York State
The NPA is the voice of Nurse Practitioners in New York State. We offer our members the tools, resources, and information to advance the NP profession, and an effective and successful advocacy program dedicated to advancing and protecting NPs in all of New York State.

Nursing2013®
NursingCenter's vast collection of information from over 30 top nursing journals offers nurses online access to cover-to-cover journal content and other opportunities to gain knowledge, develop professionally, and advance their careers.

Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)®
The Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) is a professional organization of over 35,000 registered nurses and other healthcare providers dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, research, and administration in oncology nursing. The Society offers useful information and opportunities for nurses at all levels, in all practice settings, and in all subspecialties.

Oregon Nurses Association
A professional association and labor union, ONA has stood for the integrity of the nursing profession for over 90 years and continues to represent thousands of registered nurses who are speaking up for improved patient care, better working conditions for all nurses, and quality health care delivery systems.

RN
RN serves registered nurses in various specialties, primarily those working in hospital-affiliated facilities. Roughly 80 percent of the editorial matter is clinical.

Texas Nurse Practitioners
Texas Nurse Practitioners' (TNP) mission is to promote professional excellence of nurse practitioners, and to support quality healthcare through leadership, education and advocacy. TNP is a premier resource for all nurse practitioners in the State of Texas.

Washington State Nurses Association
The collective and leading voice, authority, and advocate for the nursing profession in the State of Washington.