Nursing: Organizations/Certification
Directories of Nursing Organizations
Nursing Organizations
Certification/Licensure
Directories of Nursing Organizations
Nursing Organizations Alliance (Directory of nursing organizations)
Organizations
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
From Site: The purpose of this organization is to improve the quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of health care for all Americans.
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
AANP is an organization in the United States for NPs.
American Association of Colleges of Nursing
From site: 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 nursing.
American Holistic Nurses Association
From Site: A non-profit educational organization whose membership is open to nurses and other individuals interested in holistically-oriented health care 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)
From Site: A professional organization representing the nation's registered nurses (RNs). The 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.
National Coalition of Ethnic and Minority Nurse Associations
NCEMNA offers information and links to American nurses’ associations representing major U.S. ethnic groups, including Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPINA), Alaska Native American (NANAINA), Hispanic(NAHN), Black (NBNA), and Philippine (PNAA).
National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses
NFLPN, the organization for LPNs, vocational nurses and nursing students, fosters competence through continuing education and professionalism. Information on scholarships, links to state affiliates, and an online discussion forum are all available here.
National League for Nursing
From site: This organization's purpose is to advance quality nursing education that prepares the nursing workforce to meet the needs of diverse populations in an ever-changing health care environment.
New York State Nurses Association
From site: The mission of the New York State Nurses Association is to support the practice of the registered professional nurse, and improve the public's health.
Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society
From site:
Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing provides leadership and scholarship in practice, education and research to enhance the health of all people. We support the learning and professional development of our members, who strive to improve nursing care worldwide.
Zeta Iota Chapter (at Binghamton University)
From site:
Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing, is dedicated to improving the health of people worldwide through increasing the scientific base of nursing practice. Its members are nursing scholars committed to the pursuit of excellence in clinical practice, education, research and leadership.
State Boards of Nursing Index
Licensure
Guide to Certification
New York Education Department, Office of Professions, Nursing