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National League for Nursing - http://www.nln.org/
The accrediting body for nursing education programs: Site provides nursing testing and exams, books, continuing education, achievement exams, and diagnostic readiness tests. |
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American Nurses Association - http://www.nursingworld.org/
Represents the interests of the nation's registered nurses. Offers membership, conference and certification information, publications, and continuing education. |
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American Association of Colleges of Nursing - http://www.aacn.nche.edu/
Advancing education and research for the largest health profession. View headline nursing news, upcoming conference details and membership information. |
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American Association of Diabetes Educators - http://www.aadenet.org/
A multidisciplinary organization of health professionals who teach people with diabetes. Contains membership and chapter information, position statements and resources. |
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National Black Nurses Association, Inc. - http://www.nbna.org/
Facilitates collective action by black nurses to address health care needs of African Americans. Publishes Journal of National Black Nurses Association (JNBNA) biannually. |
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American Association of Nurse Anesthetists - http://www.aana.com/
Includes membership, conference, and patient information, position statements and accredited programs. |
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The American Psychiatric Nurses Association - http://www.apna.org/
The organization's official website with membership information, APNA Journal, job links, news and resources. |
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American Association for the History of Nursing - http://www.aahn.org/
Fosters the importance of history in guiding the future of nursing. Membership and conference information, online gift shop, and nursing history calendar. Also provides photographs of the graves of historically significant nurses with short biographies. |
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National Association of Hispanic Nurses - http://www.thehispanicnurses.org/
Information on membership, local chapters, conferences, journal, scholarships, awards, and newsletter. |
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American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) - http://www.aone.org/
Subsidiary of the American Hospital Association (AHA). National organization of over 5,000 nurse leaders who design, facilitate, and manage care. |
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National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties - http://www.nonpf.com/
Includes news, history, objectives, board members, committees, conferences, list of publications, and membership information. |
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The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners - http://www.napnap.org/
American professional organization of pediatric health care practitioners stressing infant and child disease prevention, growth and development, treatment of illnesses. |
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American Association of Occupational Health Nurses - http://www.aaohn.org/
Professional association for registered nurses who provide on-the-job health care for the nation's workers. Contains membership, conference and educational information, job postings and discussion boards. |
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Eastern Nursing Research Society (ENRS) - http://www.enrs-go.org/
Research arm of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Nursing Association (MARNA) and the New England Organization for Nursing (NEON). Covers Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and District of Columbia. |
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Navy Nurse Corps Association - http://www.nnca.org/
Promotes Navy nursing and holds reunions. Open to all retired, active duty, former active duty and reserve nurse corps officers. |
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Society of Pediatric Nurses - http://www.pedsnurses.org/
A broad-based pediatric nursing organization founded for all nurses involved in the care of children and families. |
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Association of Rehabilitation Nurses - http://www.rehabnurse.org/
Organization promoting professional rehabilitation nursing practice. Contains membership, education and certification information, and information on subscribing to the group's listserv. |
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American Association of Neuroscience Nurses - http://www.aann.org/
Dedicated to improving the care of the neuroscience patient and to furthering the interests of health professionals in the neurosciences. Membership information, events, and bulletin board. |
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American Nursing Informatics Association - http://www.ania.org
Offers membership and certification information, educational and networking opportunities, and conferences. |
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Nurses Christian Fellowship - http://www.intervarsity.org/ncf/
Professional organization and ministry which strives to bring a Christian outlook to nursing education and practice. Contact information, resources and calendar of events. |
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American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants - http://www.aalnc.org/
Dedicated to the professional enhancement of registered nurses practicing in a consulting capacity in the legal field. Conference, certification information and educational resources provided. |
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Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates - http://www.suna.org/
Dedicated to excellence in the care of the urologic patient and the advancement of urologic nursing. Contains conference information and resources. |
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Association of Nurses in AIDS Care - http://www.anacnet.org/
Committed to the education and development of nurses involved of the care of HIV positive individuals, and promoting the health, welfare and rights of HIV infected individuals. |
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American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses - http://www.aspan.org/
Represents nurses practicing in all phases of ambulatory surgery, preanesthesia and postanesthesia care. Includes membership information, position statements, list of publications, and scholarship programs. |
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Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association - http://www.hpna.org/
Information about membership, publications, conferences and certification. |
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American Board for Occupational Health Nurses - http://www.abohn.org/
Includes mission, news, frequently asked questions, and certification information. |
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American Holistic Nurses Association - http://ahna.org/
Provides membership, certification and conference information, online chat and message boards. |
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National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses - http://www.orthonurse.org/
Promotes education and research related to nursing care of persons with orthopaedic conditions. Contains membership, certification, educational and legislative information. |
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American Association Of Managed Care Nurses - http://www.aamcn.org/
Established in 1994 in response to an identified need to educate nurses about managed healthcare. Membership, chapter, certification and conference information. |
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American Organization of Nurse Executives - http://www.aone.org/aone_app/index.jsp
Represents nursing leaders who improve healthcare. Contains news, publications, membership and conference information. |
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National Nursing Staff Development Organization - http://www.nnsdo.org/
Advances the specialty of staff development. Contains news, trends, programs, resources and a discussion forum. |
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American Nephrology Nurses Association - http://anna.inurse.com/
Open to nurses and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of nephrology patients. Site contains membership information, job postings, legislative news, and journal abstracts. |
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Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates - http://www.sgna.org/
Is dedicated to the safe and effective practice of gastroenterology and endoscopy nursing. Contains membership and scholarship information, news, position statements, resources and newsletter. |
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Intravenous Nurses Society - http://www.ins1.org/
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. |
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Developmental Disabilities Nurses Association - http://www.ddna.org/
A non-profit professional nursing organization, founded to meet the professional needs of nurses serving individuals with developmental disabilities. |
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National Conference of Gerontological Nurse Practitioners - http://www.ncgnp.org/
Organization for advanced practice nurses interested in the health care of older adults. Membership, committee and conference information. |
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The American Association of Nurse Attorneys - http://www.taana.org/
Association for nurse attorneys, nurses in law school, and lawyers in nursing school, as well as other interested professionals. Membership, conference and foundation information, history and chat area. |
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Dermatology Nurses Association - http://www.dnanurse.org/
Membership, workshop, conference and certification information, job postings and calendar of events. |
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American Board of Nursing Specialties - http://www.nursingcertification.org/
Maintains a national peer review program for nursing specialty certifications. Includes history, standards, and lists of regular and associate members. |
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Virginia Nurses Online - http://www.virginianurses.com/
Provides a list of affiliated organizations, and a bulletin board for industry news and events. |
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National Organization for Associate Degree Nursing - http://www.noadn.org/
Advocate for associate degree nursing education practice, promoting collaboration in charting the future of health care education and delivery. View membership and officer information, and discussion board. |
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Respiratory Nursing Society - http://www.respiratorynursingsociety.org/
Offers mission statement, membership information, calendar, and list of board members. |
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Nursing Ethics Network - http://jmrileyrn.tripod.com/nen/nen.html
Committed to the advancement of nursing ethics in clinical practice through research, education and consultation. Provides research reports, and online inquiries. |
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American Pediatric Surgical Nurses Association - http://www.apsna.org/
Offers membership and conference details, continuing education articles, and a partial history. |
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Alpha Tau Delta - http://www.atdnursing.org/
A national fraternity for professional nurses to promote growth through networking. Membership information, history and traditions, and list of awards. |
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Nursing Organization of Veterans Affairs - http://www.vanurse.org/
A nationwide, voluntary organization composed of registered nurses employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs. |
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National Association of Independent Nurses - http://www.independentrn.com/
Offers mission statement, membership information, services, books, and frequently asked questions. |
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League of Intravenous Nurses - http://www.lite.org/
Promote the education of nursing professionals for IV care through seminars and networking events. Contains membership, seminar and publication information. |
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Northeast Pediatric Cardiology Nurses Association - http://npcna.org/
An organization promoting the health and welfare of infants and young adults with acquired or congenital heart disease by enhancing the art and science of pediatric cardiovascular nursing. |
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Northwest Organization of Nurse Executives - http://nwone.org/
Includes membership information, strategic plan, board and committee list, and events calendar. [Membership required for some areas.] |