American Academy of Nursing: A group of 1500 of the top leaders in nursing, the AAN is a policy and advocacy group that seeks to help nursing professionals and the general public.
American Assembly for Men in Nursing: With both men and women members, the AAMN is dedicated to discussing issues that affect men in the nursing profession and providing support for their participation in the field.
American Nurses Association: The ANA is a full-service professional organization of RNs committed to solving the most critical issues that the nursing profession faces - ethics and standards, staffing guidelines, the growing shortage of nurses, patient and nurse health and safety, and workplace rights and responsibilities.
American Nurses Credentialing Center: The ANCC is the world's largest nurse credentialing organization. The ANCC Certification offers a variety of certified nursing educational services.
American Nurses Foundation: The ANF works for patient and nurse safety and health, administers nursing scholarships and research grants, and addresses nursing issues related to multiculturalism and diversity.
International Council for Nursing: This philanthropic group sets global standards and practices for the nursing profession and promotes study and continuing development of nurses around the world.
Minority Nurse: This online resource for the increasing number of minorities in the nursing profession provides educational resources and career development for minority nurses and publishes the Minority Nurse Magazine.
National Association of Hispanic Nurses: The NAHN promotes and encourages Hispanic men and women who are in or hope to enter the nursing profession.
National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service: The NAPNES boosts the practice, education, and regulation of LPNs and LVNs. The group also accepts RNs as members.
National Council of State Boards of Nursing: The national organization of the nursing governing boards of the various states works to set nationwide standards for nursing and nursing education and develops licensing exams.
National Student Nurses Association: The national group that represents and mentors people studying for a nursing career also works to establish guidelines for ethics, standards, and skills.
Nurse Practitioner Certification Offers nurse practitioner certification advice and links to nurse practitioner programs.