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| Web Pages |
| Certification Board of Perioperative Nursing |
| Offers exam information, pop quizzes, FAQ, updates, and newsletter. |
| Association of Nurses in AIDS Care |
| 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. |
| Developmental Disabilities Nurses Association |
| A non-profit professional nursing organization, founded to meet the professional needs of nurses serving individuals with developmental disabilities. |
| Nursing Organization of Veterans Affairs |
| A nationwide, voluntary organization composed of registered nurses employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs. |
| Northern Illinois Chapter of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses |
| Includes background, events, educational opportunities, list of board members, and membership information. |
| Missouri Association of RN First Assistants |
| Information about the role of RN First Assistants, and the organization's meetings, officers, newsletter and hot topics. |
| American Holistic Nurses Association |
| Provides membership, certification and conference information, online chat and message boards. |
| American Academy of Nurse Practitioners |
| Formed in 1985 to promote the high standards of health care delivered by nurse practitioners. Includes membership information, events, publications and position statements, and legislative information. |
| American Nursing Informatics Association |
| Offers membership and certification information, educational and networking opportunities, and conferences. |
| National League for Nursing. |
| The accrediting body for nursing education programs: Site provides nursing testing and exams, books, continuing education, achievement exams, and diagnostic readiness tests. |
| Connecticut Nurses Association |
| The only state-wide, not for profit, multipurpose professional membership organization for registered nurses in Connecticut. |
| American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants |
| Dedicated to the professional enhancement of registered nurses practicing in a consulting capacity in the legal field. Conference, certification information and educational resources provided. |
| Florida Emergency Nurses Association |
| This site supports the activity of the Florida Emergency Nurses Association. Professional and public education in all areas of emergency, trauma, and critical care nursing services in Florida. |
| Intravenous 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. |
| Nurse Advocate: Nurses and Workplace Violence |
| Dedicated to the recognition and resolution of workplace violence experienced by nurses. |
| American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing |
| National organization of professional nurses working within an ambulatory setting. Membership application, certification and conference information. |
| American Nephrology Nurses Association |
| 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. |
| Association of Rehabilitation Nurses |
| Organization promoting professional rehabilitation nursing practice. Contains membership, education and certification information, and information on subscribing to the group's listserv. |
| Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses |
| A professional organization committed to promoting high standards of nursing practice in the areas of health promotion and prevention of illness in adults. Certification information, events, and forum. |
| American Academy of Nursing |
| An organization of distinguished leaders in the field of nursing who have been recognized for their outstanding contributions to the profession and to health care. Includes membership information, news, and events. |
| American Association of Occupational Health Nurses |
| 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. |
| Texas Nurses Association |
| Offers membership information, news, calendar of events, and online continuing education courses. |
| National Organization for Associate Degree Nursing |
| 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. |
| Oncology Nursing Society |
| Organization open to registered nurses and other healthcare professionals involved in oncology care. |
| California Association of Nurse Anesthetists |
| Founded in 1930, CANA represents CRNA's In California. Patient resources, officer list, and CRNA schools in California. |
| American Association of Nurse Anesthetists |
| Includes membership, conference, and patient information, position statements and accredited programs. |
| Nursing Ethics Network |
| Committed to the advancement of nursing ethics in clinical practice through research, education and consultation. Provides research reports, and online inquiries. |
| Michigan Nurses Association |
| The professional association for registered nurses in Michigan, the MNA helps nurses address the practice, political and professional issues affecting RNs. |
| California Emergency Nurses Association |
| Represents and communicates with Emergency Nurses in California and worldwide. Very politically active with links and information related to healthcare/emergency legislation. |
| National Conference of Gerontological Nurse Practitioners |
| Organization for advanced practice nurses interested in the health care of older adults. Membership, committee and conference information. |
| National Association of Neonatal Nurses |
| NANN has news, membership and meeting information, research projects, and links. |
| American Association of Neuroscience Nurses |
| 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. |
| American Association of Spinal Cord Nurses |
| Includes membership information, bylaws, position statements, events, and legislative updates. |
| Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association |
| Information about membership, publications, conferences and certification. |
| Mid-Indiana Association of Occupational Health Nurses |
| Includes a local calendar, contact information and an E-mail list. |
| Illinois Nurses Association |
| Includes membership information, news, position statements, calendar and practice issues. |
| The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners |
| American professional organization of pediatric health care practitioners stressing infant and child disease prevention, growth and development, treatment of illnesses. |
| Northeast Pediatric Cardiology Nurses Association |
| 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. |
| Licensed Practical Nurse Association of Ohio, Inc. |
| Includes history, membership information, application, continuing education, calendar of events, newsletter, and forum. |
| American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses |
| Represents nurses practicing in all phases of ambulatory surgery, preanesthesia and postanesthesia care. Includes membership information, position statements, list of publications, and scholarship programs. |
| American College of Nurse Practitioners |
| National non-profit organization founded in 1993 in response to the need of having a unifying voice for all nurse practitioner associations in Washington DC. Includes legislative news, calendar, list of affiliate organizations. |
| Texas Nurses Association District 6 |
| Nursing organization promoting community health, serving the areas of Galveston Island of Galveston County, and the western area of Chambers County, Texas. |
| The American Psychiatric Nurses Association |
| The organization's official website with membership information, APNA Journal, job links, news and resources. |
| National Association of School Nurses |
| A non-profit specialty nursing organization which represents school nurses, and is dedicated to improving the health and educational success of children. |
| The National Association of School Nurses for the Deaf |
| Enhances the quality of health education and services to Deaf students through education, networking and promoting effective communication between Deaf and Hearing. |
| American Association Of Managed Care Nurses |
| Established in 1994 in response to an identified need to educate nurses about managed healthcare. Membership, chapter, certification and conference information. |
| The American Association of Nurse Attorneys |
| 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. |
| American Nurses Association |
| Represents the interests of the nation's 2.6 million registered nurses. Membership, conference and certification information, publications, legislation and CEUs online. |
| The National Association of State School Nurse Consultants |
| Promotes the health and learning of the nations's children. Organizational, membership and meeting information, position statements and links. |
| American Association for the History of Nursing |
| 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. |
| Galveston Coalition of Advanced Practice Nurses |
| Includes missions statement, goals, membership information, list of officers, events, meetings, and job opportunities. |
| New York State Nurses Association |
| Advances the standards of practice, education and research. Contains membership information, practice alerts and political action information. |
| National Rural Health Association |
| Seeks to improve the health of rural Americans, and to provide leadership on rural health issues. News, publications, membership and conference information. |
| National Black Nurses' Association |
| Dedicated advancement of African-American nurses and improving the healthcare of African-Americans. |
| National Nursing Staff Development Organization |
| Advances the specialty of staff development. Contains news, trends, programs, resources and a discussion forum. |
| Navy Nurse Corps Association |
| Dedicated to bringing Navy Nurses together for caring and sharing, where what matters most is being, or having been, a Navy Nurse. |
| Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates |
| Is dedicated to the safe and effective practice of gastroenterology and endoscopy nursing. Contains membership and scholarship information, news, position statements, resources and newsletter. |
| Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates |
| Dedicated to excellence in the care of the urologic patient and the advancement of urologic nursing. Contains conference information and resources. |
| Alpha Tau Delta |
| A national fraternity for professional nurses to promote growth through networking. Membership information, history and traditions, and list of awards. |
| American Association of Office Nurses |
| Promotes recognition and professionalism of office nursing. Contains membership information and resources. |
| American Association of Diabetes Educators |
| A multidisciplinary organization of health professionals who teach people with diabetes. Contains membership and chapter information, position statements and resources. |
| Kentucky Nurses Association |
| Promotes the essential role of the registered nurse in health care delivery in Kentucky. Contains membership information, publications and an event calendar. |
| American Association of Colleges of Nursing |
| Advancing education and research for the largest health profession. View headline nursing news, upcoming conference details and membership information. |
| Massachusetts Nurses Association |
| Offers membership information and opportunities, news, legislation updates, and collective bargaining information. |
| National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists |
| Promotes and enhances the contribution of clinical nurse specialists to the health of individuals and communities. |
| The Missouri Association of Nurse Anesthetists |
| Promotes continual high quality patient care and advances the science and art of anesthesia. News, an E-mail directory, schools and other resources. |
| League of Intravenous Nurses |
| Promote the education of nursing professionals for IV care through seminars and networking events. Contains membership, seminar and publication information. |
| Susquehanna Valley Association of Pennsylvania Occupational Health Nurses |
| Organization located in northeastern Pennsylvania serving nurses and professionals working in the industrial setting. Includes membership and meeting information. |
| 1199 League of Registered Nurses |
| Union for staff nurses in New York state. Includes membership information, news and a directory of officers and staff. |
| Los Angeles County School Nurses Association |
| Includes membership information, history, newsletters, and a bulletin board. |
| Sigma Theta Tau International: Region 5 |
| Serves chapters in Illinois and Missouri, also Pakistan and Brazil. Includes membership and chapter information. |
| Indiana Hospital Professional Employees Association |
| Contains information about Indiana Hospital, Pennsylvania union, including current activities. |
| California Chapter of American Psychiatric Nurses Association, California Chapter |
| Includes membership information, officer list, job postings, calendar and continuing education programs. |
| National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses |
| Promotes education and research related to nursing care of persons with orthopaedic conditions. Contains membership, certification, educational and legislative information. |
| The Greater Cleveland Nurses Association |
| Represents nurses in Cuyahoga and Geauga counties in northeast Ohio. Includes membership information, legislative updates, and calendar. |
| Eastern Nursing Research Society |
| Includes membership and conference information, goals, board members, and forums. |
| Ohio Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates |
| A regional society affiliated with the Society of Gastroenterolgy Nurses and Associates. Includes membership and legislative information, news and resolutions. |
| Old Dominion Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates |
| Includes list of events, newsletter, and officer list. |
| American Board of Nursing Specialties |
| Maintains a national peer review program for nursing specialty certifications. Includes history, standards, and lists of regular and associate members. |
| Indiana Association of Occupational Health Nurses |
| Includes contact information, calendar, e-mail list, and a jobs page. |
| National Association of Hispanic Nurses |
| Information on membership, local chapters, conferences, journal, scholarships, awards, and newsletter. |
| Kentucky Peer Assistance Program for Nurses |
| Promoting the early identification, intervention, treatment, and rehabilitation of Kentucky's nurses who may be impaired by reason of illness, alcohol, or drug abuse. Includes symptoms, treatment, and job issues. |
| Council of Practical Nurse Programs of New York State |
| Offers information about LPN schools, frequently asked questions, and LPN to RN programs in New York State. |
| New Jersey State Association of Occupational Health Nurses |
| Offers mission statement, and list of state officers. [Graphics intensive] |
| Louisiana Association of Student Nurses |
| Features mission statement, board reports, newsletter, and organizational updates. |
| Pennsylvania Nurses Association |
| Includes mission statement, board members, news, and membership application. |
| Respiratory Nursing Society |
| Offers mission statement, membership information, calendar, and list of board members. |
| School Nurses Association of North Carolina |
| Offers history, membership information, standards of practice, and list of officers and representatives. |
| Philippine Nurses Association of Hawaii |
| An organization of Filipino nurses residing in Hawaii. Includes history, officer list, news, events, and auxiliary group information. [May not support all browsers.] |
| Million Nurse March |
| Grassroots movement of nursing professionals who volunteer to march in Washington and or state capitols. Includes news, articles, a forum, and a calendar of events. |
| Association of Community Health Nursing Educators |
| Includes membership and publication information, events. [Adobe Acrobat] |
| American Pediatric Surgical Nurses Association |
| Offers membership and conference details, continuing education articles, and a partial history. |
| California Nurses Association |
| Includes membership information, news, practice alerts, press releases, newsletter, and consumer information. |
| Nebraska Association of Occupational Health Nurses |
| Professional organization emphasizing education and networking, with meetings, educational programs, and statewide activities in Nebraska. |
| Colorado Rocky Mountain Chapter of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners |
| Offers membership information, president's message, and calendar of events. |
| Rhode Island Chapter of the Black Nurses Association |
| Includes membership information, mission statement, officers, events, and survey. |
| Greater Capital Area Chapter of the American Nurses Association California |
| Includes goals, news, events, and contact information. Serves an eleven county area in the Sacramento and San Joaquin areas. |
| American Board for Occupational Health Nurses |
| Includes mission, news, frequently asked questions, and certification information. |
| Nevada Organization of Nurse Leaders |
| Includes mission statement, goals, membership information, application, and calendar of events. |
| National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties |
| Includes news, history, objectives, board members, committees, conferences, list of publications, and membership information. |
| Association of Nurse Advocates for Childbirth Solutions |
| Offers several forums for maternity nurses and professionals who provide care and education to childbearing families. Includes mission statements, book reviews, and membership information. |
| Ohio Directors of Nursing in Long Term Care |
| Mission statement, membership information, scholarships, and events. |
| National Association of Independent Nurses |
| Offers mission statement, membership information, services, books, and frequently asked questions. |
| Northwest Organization of Nurse Executives |
| Includes membership information, strategic plan, board and committee list, and events calendar. [Membership required for some areas.] |
| Society of Pediatric Nurses |
| A broad-based pediatric nursing organization founded for all nurses involved in the care of children and families. |
| Theta-at-Large |
| Boston area chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International. Includes news, events, board members, and committees. |
| Guild of Saint Barnabas for Nurses |
| Inter-denominational Christian association. Membership information, mission, goals, and chapter information. |
| New Jersey State Nurses Association |
| Local chapter of the American Nurses Association. Provides membership information, events, a newsletter, educational opportunities and links. |
| New Jersey State Nurses Association: Forum of Nurses in Advanced Practice |
| Organization enhancing the roles of Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Nurse Specialists. News, educational opportunities, membership information and a listserv. |
| Lakeshore Chapter of the Michigan Nurses Association |
| Includes announcements, newsletter subscription information, and events. |
| Lambda Eta Chapter of Chi Eta Phi |
| Dedicated to service for humanity. Includes list of projects, services, speakers bureau, events, membership information, and photo gallery. |
| North Central District Florida Association of Rehabilitation Nurses |
| Based in Ocala, Florida. Meeting information, resources and links. |
| American Radiological Nurses Association |
| Promotes excellence and continuity of patient care in diagnostic or therapeutic imaging environments. Contains membership, educational and certification information. |
| Missouri State Association of Licensed Practical Nurses, Inc. |
| Includes mission, history, president's message, officer list, news, convention information, list of programs, and membership information. |
| Professional Nurse Association |
| A comprehensive nursing provider to individuals and managed care facilities. Based in Cleveland Ohio. |
| Sigma Theta Tau |
| Delta Mu Chapter of Yale University. Includes membership information, officer list, newsletter and research activities. |
| Volusia Nurses Association |
| Collective advocacy group for registered nurses in Volusia county, Florida. Includes membership information, mission, and goals. |
| American Organization of Nurse Executives |
| Represents nursing leaders who improve healthcare. Contains news, publications, membership and conference information. |
| American Assembly for Men in Nursing |
| Provides a forum to discuss and influence factors which affect men as nurses. Membership and convention information, online forum. |
| Nurses Christian Fellowship |
| Professional organization and ministry which strives to bring a Christian outlook to nursing education and practice. Contact information, resources and calendar of events. |